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published a recovery plan for the species that designates a critical habitat of approximately 260.6 acres (105.5 ha) within some surrounding areas on
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habitats and the corridors found between existing populations. The three areas comprising a total of 174 acres (70 ha) of the Sierra
Pandura National Protected Area are the first land purchases of private land that focus on the protection of the rock coqui's natural habitat.
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