Amphibians. 2 taxa, clawed frogs (genus Xenopus) and Giant or Marine toads (Bufo marinus, Bufo horribilis, and Bufo paracnemis) Arizona The relict leopard frog is considered as Wildlife of Special Concern by the State of Arizona (Arizona Game and Fish Department, 1996). Commission Order 41 of the Arizona Game and Fish Department (Arizona Reptile and Amphibian regulations) prohibits collection or hunting of relict leopard frogs in Arizona, except when done under the authority of a special permit. Legal Protections afforded to the relict leopard frog in Arizona by State laws and regulations include the following: Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 17 ARS Sec. 17-101- Definitions
Amphibians. Effects to seven species of stream-associated amphibians from forest management activities, including the tailed frog (Ascaphus truei) and Xxx Xxxx’x salamander (Plethodon vandykei), have already been described in the Forest Practices HCP EIS (USFWS and NMFS 2006). These species’ occurrence in Washington will not be addressed in this EA. The Oregon slender salamander inhabits moist forests on the western slope of the mountains and occurs east of the Cascade crest but will not be analyzed here because they are already protected under existing rules. The Larch Mountain salamander (Plethodon larselli) is on the species of concern list for Skamania and Klickitat Counties, Washington, and Hood River County, Oregon, but it is comparatively rare, and most of this species’ habitat is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (ODFW 2012b). The Cascades frog (Rana cascadae) is found in both the Washington and Oregon Cascades above 2,600 feet in elevation, in montane xxxxxxx, slow- moving streams, lakes, and ponds (Xxxxxxx et al. 1993). This species is widely distributed (Xxxxxxx and McAllister 2005) and could occur in appropriate habitats in the higher-elevation portions of the covered lands in both states. The Cascades frog is unlikely to be affected differently by implementation of forest management activities under either alternative. However, Larch Mountain salamander has been located in exfoliated bark piles at the base of old growth trees and could be affected differently under the two alternatives. The western toad (Bufo boreas) is widely distributed over all but the most arid regions of the western United States, and can use a wide variety of habitats at elevations ranging from sea level to over 7,000 feet (Xxxxxxxxx et al. 1995, Xxxxxxx et al. 1993). It could occur on covered lands in Skamania County (USFWS 2012b, WDFW 2011, NatureMapper 2012). The northern red-legged frog (Xxxx xxxxxx aurora), on the species lists for Hood River and Wasco Counties, may frequent upland sites during the non-breeding season (NatureMapper 2012). The northern leopard frog (Rana pipiens) and the Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa), a Candidate Species, are likely to occur on covered lands in Skamania, Klickitat and Wasco counties, however, both are aquatic species that would typically be confined to marshes, ponds, and perennial channels which are protected under Forest Practices Rules. These species are unlikely to be impacted differently between alternatives and, th...
Amphibians. Tailed frog Ascaphus truei S --- cold, fast-flowing, perennial WDNR 2012 streams primarily in older forests Cascades frog Rana cascadae S --- occurs on rugged terrain in WDNR 2012 high-elevation meadows and bogs Northern leopard frog Rana pipiens -- E – WA cattail or sedge marshes or temporary ponds with WDNR 2012 vegetation in the water Oregon spotted frog Rana pretiosa C E - WA edges of lakes, marshes, ODFW 2012 springs and slow streams with emergent vegetation Western toad Bufo boreas S C – WA Forests to arid shrub; breed WDNR 2012 shallow water Oregon slender salamander Batrachoseps wrighti S -- dependent on mature forests ODFW 2012 Larch Mountain salamander Plethodon larselli S S - WA Steep, forested slopes in WDNR 2012 rocky areas Van Dyke's salamander Plethodon vandykei S S - WA cool, moist habitats in forested Nordstrom and areas; endemic to Western Milner (1997) WA Reptiles Northern Pacific pond turtle Actinemys marmorata marmorata S -- Western pond turtle Actinemys marmorata S E - WA streams, ponds, lakes, permanent and ephemeral Nordstrom and Milner 1997 wetlands; overwinter on land and may disperse overland Sharptail snake Contia tenius S C – WA seasonally moist habitats near water in well-exposed, south- WDNR 2012 facing slopes on the edge of forests Sagebrush lizard Sceloporus graciosus S C – WA sandy habitats with shrubs WDNR 2012 and large areas of bare ground Northern sagebrush lizard Sceloporus graciosus S --- graciosus Birds Bald eagle Haliaeetus S S – WA Usually near water; prefers tall OSU 2012 leucocephalus trees with suitable prey base Ferruginous hawk Buteo regalis S Forage in shrub-steppe, native prairie, hay lands, and Richardson et al. 1999 T – WA pasture, nest on outcrops Northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis S C – WA can occur in all forested regions of Washington OSU 2012 Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus S Nest on cliffs near water Hays and Milner S – WA 1999 Northern spotted owl Strix occidentalis caurina T T - OR, E – WA Tricolored blackbird Agelaius tricolor S --- ODFW & OSU 2012 Olive-sided flycatcher Contopus cooperi S --- Forested areas with wetlands NatureMapping 2012 Willow flycatcher Empidonax traillii S --- Breeds in dense shrubby ODFW & OSU areas along streams, marshes 2012 and meadows; found in young forests with an extensive shrub layer Yellow-breasted chat Icteria virens S --- wetlands within Douglas Fir, NatureMapping Ponderosa Pine, and Oak 2012; OSU 2012 habitats east of the Cascade crest Sandhill crane Grus ca...
Amphibians. California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii); Fish: southern California steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus); Birds: least Xxxx’x vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus); Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte xxxx); California scrub-xxx (Aphelocoma californica); American crow (Corvus brachyrhyncos); acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus); California quail (Callipepla californica); house xxxxx (Haemorhous mexicanus); burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia); Mammals: California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi); pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus); big xxxxx bat (Eptesicus fuscus); Yuma myotis (Myotis yumanensis); Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis); Native Plants: Miles’ milk vetch (Astragalus didymocarpus var. milesianus); mesa horkelia (Horkelia cuneata var. puberula); pale-yellow layia (Layia heterotricha); white-veined monardella (Monardella DocuSign Envelope ID: D9A9AF3C-D6C5-46CD-8BC7-295DBCF44612 hypoleuca ssp. hypoleuca); xxxxx leaf navarretia (Navarretia atractyloides); Ojai navarretia (Navarretia ojaiensis); Baja navarretia (Navarretia peninsularis); salt spring checkerbloom (Sidalcea neomexicana); late-flowered mariposa-lily (Calochortus fimbriatus); Ojai fritillary (Fritillaria ojaiensis); California satintail (Imperata brevifolia); chaparral nolina (Nolina cismontane); Xxxxxxx’x arrowhead (Sagittaria sanfordii); fiddleneck (Amsinckia sp.); mulefat (Baccharis salicifolia); California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum); bedstraw (Gallium aparine); gilia (Gilia sp.); slender sunflower (Helianthus annuus); scale broom (Lepidospartum squamatum); xxxxxx xxxxx (Malosma xxxxxxx); blazing stars (Mentzelia sp.); coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia); xxxxxx willow (Salix lasiolepis); red willow (Salix laevigata); black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa); western sycamore; black sage (Salvia mellifera); cattail (Typha sp.); cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium); Alliances: Southern Coast Live Oak Riparian Forest; Southern Sycamore Alder Riparian Woodland; Sensitive Natural Communities: Southern California Steelhead Stream; and all other aquatic and wildlife resources in the area, including the riparian vegetation, which provides habitat for such species in the area. The temporary adverse effects the project could have on the fish or wildlife resources identified above include: loss of natural bed or bank; change in contour of bed, channel, or bank; change in gradient of bed, channel, or bank; change in composition of channel materials (large woody debris or substrate ...
Amphibians. 6. Aquatic furbearers
Amphibians. Use watertight plastic bags, such as the ones used for pet fish transport, or plastic containers, such as plastic shoeboxes or plastic food containers with snap-on lids to transport amphibians. Take care to monitor water and air temperature, humidity, lighting, and nutrition during the time that the animal will be in the evacuation facility. For terrestrial or semi-aquatic amphibians use a tiny amount of water, or moistened paper towels, clean foam rubber, or xxxx as a suitable substrate. For aquatic species, fill the plastic bag one-third full of water, then inflate the bag with fresh air and close with a knot or rubber band. It is best to use clean water from the animal’s enclosure to minimize physiologic stress. Take an extra container of water, clean moist paper towels, or clean xxxx as appropriate in case any of your pet’s containers break or leak. Other Small Pets. Use a secure, covered carrier or cage to transport most small mammals (ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, guinea pigs, etc.) Make sure to include necessary dietary supplements, exercise equipment, and extra bedding materials.
Amphibians. There are eight amphibian species recorded from the area, none of which are of conservational concern. No amphibian species were observed during field assessment. The riparian and aquatic habitat located along the banks of the Orange River is the most likely area to support the greatest diversity and density of amphibian species. The potential species list from known historical records is presented in Appendix A, Table 15Table 15Table 15. The isolated nature of the proposed development activities means that amphibian populations within the general area will not be significantly impacted in the long term.
Amphibians. Tiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinum Great Basin spadefoot toad Scaphiopus intermontanus Western toad Bufo boreas boreas Xxxxxxxxx toad Bufo woodhousei woodhousei Pacific tree frog Hyla regilla West Desert Columbia spotted frog Rana luteiventris Western leopard frog Rana pipiens brachycephala Northern leopard frog Rana pipiens Mollusks
Amphibians. California tiger salamander Ambystoma californiense California red-legged frog Xxxx xxxxxx draytonii Foothill yellow-legged frog Rana boylii
Amphibians. Ambystoma californiense California tiger salamander T Fishless, seasonal and semi- permanent ponds, vernal pools, and seasonal wetlands and surrounding uplands, primarily grasslands, with active ground squirrel or gopher xxxxxxx. Unlikely to occur. There is no suitable breeding or upland habitat in the study area. Xxxx xxxxxx draytonii California red-legged frog T Ponds with dense shrubby or emergent riparian vegetation and upland refugia for aestivation. Unlikely to occur. Considered extirpated from the valley floor. REPTILES Thamnophis gigas giant garter snake T Marshes, sloughs, ponds, slow-moving streams, ditches, and rice fields that have water from early spring until mid-fall. Emergent vegetation (cattails and bulrushes) and open areas for sunning and high ground for hibernation and cover. Known to occur on the project site within Willow Slough, irrigation ditches and canals, and rice fields. Table 3-6 Federally Listed Species with Potential to Occur Within the Study Area Species Status Habitat Potential for Occurrence BIRDS Charadrius alexandrines nivosus western snowy plover T Flat xxxxx beaches, salt flats, and xxxxx areas with minimal vegetation. Nests in xxxxx depressions. Has been known to nest near sewage ponds. Could occur. Suitable foraging habitat within the project site. Recent nesting attempts in the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. Coccyzus americanus occidentalis Western yellow-billed cuckoo C Nests in riparian forests, along the broad flood plains of Sacramento River and other large river systems Unlikely to occur on Xxxxxxx Ranch. Riparian forest in study area lacks cover density typically required by this species. Vireo bellii pusillus Least Xxxx’x vireo E Nests placed along margins of bushes or on twigs projecting into pathways. Usually nests in willow, bccharis, or mesquite shrubs in low riparian habitat near water or in dry river bottoms. Could occur. Although extremely rare in the Sacramento area, Xxxx’x vireos have been detected during the breeding season in the Putah Creeks Sinks portion of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area.
