PROTECTED SPECIES
The following animals are protected due to a heightened risk of extinction, population decline, or conservation concern. These species may not be hunted, harvested, possessed, sold, or disturbed unless otherwise authorised by SAPD or applicable law.
This list is maintained by the San Andreas Parks Department and may be updated as new species are identified.
The below list is not exhaustive, but just a snapshot of the protected species in San Andreas. Internationally found lists can be found here.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Domestic animals and pets are protected under this list as a broad category.
This includes companion animals, farm and working animals, even if they are not individually listed by species below.
Land Mammals
Mountain Lion
Marine Mammals
Orca
PROTECTED MARINE SPECIES
A large black-and-white marine mammal and apex predator, also known as a killer whale. Must not be hunted, harmed, possessed, sold, or disturbed unless authorised by SAPD or applicable law.
Whales
PROTECTED MARINE SPECIES
A large marine mammal known for long migrations, deep diving, and communication through song. Must not be hunted, harmed, possessed, sold, or disturbed unless authorised by SAPD or applicable law.
Dolphins
PROTECTED MARINE SPECIES
An intelligent marine mammal often seen travelling in social pods through coastal waters. Must not be hunted, harmed, possessed, sold, or disturbed unless authorised by SAPD or applicable law.
Harbor Seal
PROTECTED MARINE SPECIES
A coastal marine mammal often seen resting on beaches, rocks, and shallow shorelines. Must not be hunted, harmed, possessed, sold, or disturbed unless authorised by SAPD or applicable law.
Sea Otter
PROTECTED MARINE SPECIES
A small marine mammal often found floating on its back in coastal waters. Must not be hunted, harmed, possessed, sold, or disturbed unless authorised by SAPD or applicable law.
Vaquita
PROTECTED MARINE SPECIES
A small, very rare porpoise recognised by dark markings around the eyes and mouth. Must not be hunted, harmed, possessed, sold, or disturbed unless authorised by SAPD or applicable law.
Sea Turtles & Reptiles
Leatherhead Turtle
Protected Fish
Garibaldi
Giant Black Sea Bass
Totoaba
Leopard Shark
Angel Shark
Goblin Shark
Great White Shark
Hammerhead Shark
QUICK REFERENCE LIST
| Mountain Lion | Vaquita | Leopard Shark | All domestic animals & pets |
| Orca | Leatherhead Turtle | Angel Shark | Other internationally recognised protected species |
| Whales | Garibaldi | Goblin Shark | |
| Dolphin | Giant Black Sea Bass | Great White Shark | |
| Harbor Seal | Totoaba | Hammerhead Shark | |
| Sea Otter |
