| Listed Species in Hancock
County | ||||
| Species | Federal Status | State Status | Habitat | Threats |
| Bird | ||||
| Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus | T | E | Inland waterways and estuarine areas in Georgia. Active eagle nests were located in Hancock County in 1988-1999 and 2000-2002 | Major factor in initial decline was lowered reproductive success following use of DDT. Current threats include habitat destruction, disturbance at the nest, illegal shooting, electrocution, impact injuries, and lead poisoning. |
| Fish | ||||
| Robust redhorse Moxostoma robustum | No Federal Status | E | Medium to large rivers with shallow to deep flowing moderately swift water | |
| Plant | ||||
| Mat-forming quillwort Isoetes tegetiformans | E | E | Shallow pools on granite outcrops, where water collects after a rain. Pools are less than 1 foot deep and rock rimmed. | Quarrying that destroys granite outcrops is the major threat. Other threats include vehicle traffic, littering, fire building, vandalism, and cattle eutrophication/trampling on outcrops. |
| Pool Sprite, Snorkelwort Amphianthus pusillus | T | T | Shallow pools on granite outcrops, where water collects after a rain. Pools are less than 1 foot deep and rock rimmed | |