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Polites baracoa (Lucas, 1857)
Baracoa Skipper

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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G4

State Rank: SH

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

SWAP 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Data Deficient

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 4

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: sandhill habitats, grassy areas

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Natural system modifications Pollution Natural system modifications
Specific Threat Fire & fire suppression Air-borne pollutants Dams & water management/use

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Reassess the conservation status of SGCN before the next revision of Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan
  • Action 2: Complete a distributional survey to assess current range, conservation status or to identify best populations
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