“Threatened” refers to any wildlife species or subspecies in the wild or in captivity that, although not presently threatened with extinction, are in such small numbers throughout their range that they may become an endangered species within the foreseeable future or that they may be endangered if their environment deteriorates. Threatened species and subspecies include those species and subspecies listed as “threatened” by the federal government as well as any species or subspecies identified as threatened by Oklahoma statutes or Commission resolution.
Citation: 29 Okl.St.Ann. § 2-135.
“Endangered” refers to any wildlife species or subspecies in the wild or in captivity whose prospects of survival and reproduction are in immediate jeopardy and includes those species listed as endangered by the federal government, as well as any species or subspecies identified as threatened by Oklahoma statute or Commission resolution.
Citation: 29 Okl.St.Ann. § 2-109.