HABITAT ASSESSMENT AND MSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS
NOVA HOMES WILDOMAR, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
APN 367-140-008, 367-140-010 & 367-140-012
Prepared for:
Nova Homes, Inc
1232 Village Way, Suite A Santa Ana, CA 92705
Prepared by:
RCA Associates, Inc.
15555 Main Street, #D4-235 Hesperia, California 92345
Principal Investigators:
Randall Arnold, Senior Biologist Blake Curran, Environmental Biologist
Parker Smith, Project Manager
Report prepared by R. Arnold, P. Smith, B. Curran
Project: #2017-93MSHCP
April 2018
TITLE PAGE Date Report Prepared: April 17, 2018 Date Field Work Completed: December 14, 2017 Report Title: Habitat Assessment and MSHCP Consistency Analysis Assessor’s Parcel Number: APN 367-140-008, 367-140-010 & 367-140-012 Prepared for: Nova Homes, Inc. Principal Investigators: Randall C. Arnold, Jr., Principal Biologist Parker Smith, Biologist Blake Curran, Environmental Biologist Contact Information: Randall C. Arnold, Jr. RCA Associates, Inc. 15555 Main Street, #D4-235 Hesperia, CA 92345 (760) 956-9212 [email protected] www.rcaassociatesllc.com
Table of Contents Sections Page Section 1 Summary 1 Section 2 Introduction 2 2.1 Project Location 2 2.2 Project Description 2 Section 3 Methods 6 3.1 Western Riverside County MSHCP Consistency 6 Analysis 3.2 Literature Review 6 3.3 Plant Communities 6 3.4 Riparian/Riverine Habitat and Jurisdictional Areas 7 3.5 Field Investigation 7 3.6 Plants 7 3.7 Wildlife 8 Section 4 Existing Conditions 9 4.1 Environmental Setting 9 4.2 Soils 9 4.3 Plant Communities 9 4.4 Jurisdictional Waters 10 4.5 Nesting Birds 11 4.6 MSHCP 11 4.7 Federal and State Listed Species 11 4.8 Wildlife Species of Special Concern and 12 Special Status Plants Section 5 Project Impacts 13 5.1 Impacts Per Plant Community 13 5.2 Nesting Birds 13 5.3 Special Status Species 13 Section 6 Western Riverside County MSHCP Consistency Analysis 14 6.1 MSHCP Requirements 14 6.2 Jurisdictional Waters 19 Section 7 Recommendations 21 7.1 Nesting Birds 21 7.2 Burrowing Owls 21 7.3 Special Status Species 22 Section 8 Conclusions 23 Section 9 Certification 24 Section 10 References 25 Appendix A: Figures and Tables Appendix B: Site Photographs Appendix C: Regulatory Background Appendix D: CNDDB Summary Table
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SECTION 1: SUMMARY This report contains the results of a Habitat Assessment and Western Riverside County Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Consistency Analysis by RCA Associates, LLC on
approximately 40-acre site located in the City of Wildomar, Riverside County, California. The
Project area is characterized by gently rolling terrain.
The purpose of the Habitat Assessment is to identify potential impacts to biological resources
associated with construction of a commercial business consisting of an office building and an
automobile parking area. This report describes the results of the site visit, which assessed the
Project Area for the potential to support special-status species; and the presence of other sensitive
biological resources protected by local, state, and federal laws and regulations. If special-status
species were observed during the site visit, they have been recorded accordingly. This report also
contains an evaluation of potential impacts to special-status species and sensitive biological
resources that may occur as a result of the proposed Project and potential mitigation measures to
compensate for those impacts. The project site contains a mix of vegetation throughout the site
and parts have been significantly disturbed by past human activities. There is a low probability of
impacts to sensitive species; however, the site does support approximately 14-acres of coastal sage
scrub which is associated with the State listed California gnatcatcher. The gnatcatcher was
observed on the site approximately sixteen years previous; however, the probability the species
still occurs on the site is relatively low given the limited amount of habitat present on the site. A
low-lying drainage swale located the southwestern portion of the site; however, the swale is not
considered jurisdictional waters of the US or State based on the results of a comprehensive
jurisdictional delineation conducted on the site in December 2017. A separate jurisdictional
delineation report has been prepared and will be submitted under separate cover.
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION At the request of the project proponent, RCA Associates, Inc. conducted a habitat assessment and
MSHCP Consistency Analysis for the Nova Homes project in the City of Wildomar, Riverside
County. The proposed project will hereafter be referred to as the “project” or “project site.”
2.1 Project Location The project site is located east of Monte Vista Drive, south of Bundy Canyon Road and north of
Via Carnaghi Lane in the City Wildomar (Figures 1, 2, & 3). The site is located in Section 26,
Township 6 South, Range 4 West on the USGS Wildomar 7.5’ topographic quadrangle. The
approximately 40-acre site is composed of three parcels (APN 367-140-008, 367-140-010, and
367-140-012), and is approximately 0.1-miles east of Interstate 15 (Figures 1 and 3).
2.2 Project Description The project proponent is proposing to construct four commercial buildings in the western portion
of the site ranging in size from 2,500 square feet to 78,000 square feet (Appendix A, Figure 5). A
total of eighty residential lots are also being proposed for the central and eastern portion of the
property with open space located in the eastern part of the site (Figure 5).
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SECTION 3: METHODS 3.1 Western Riverside County MSHCP Consistency Analysis RCA Associates, Inc. utilized GIS software to map the project site in relation to the MSHCP areas
including Criteria Cells, Core Habitat, Linkages, and areas proposed for conservation. The
Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP) Conservation Summary Report Generator was queried
to determine habitat assessment and potential survey requirements for the project site (Figure 4).
The MSHCP also requires a riparian/riverine and vernal pool habitat assessment within the project
site which were conducted by biologists from RCA Associates, Inc. According to the MSHCP,
the documentation for the assessment shall include mapping and a description of the functions and
values of the mapped areas with respect to the species listed in Section 6.1.2. In addition,
protection of species associated with riparian/riverine areas and vernal pools also needs to be
addressed.
3.2 Literature Review Prior to conducting the field investigations, a literature review was conducted of all available
background data as well as the environmental setting of the project site. The literature reviewed
included, but was not limited to, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA 1971) Soil
Survey for the project site, U.S. Fish, and Wildlife Service (USFWS) data sources, and the
California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB, 2017). The closest recorded location of sensitive
species was determined through a five-mile radius query of the CNDDB (2017) (Appendix A,
Table 1). In addition, a search of the CNDDB data base was conducted for the Wildomar USGS
quadrangle and the surrounding eight quadrangles (See Appendix D). The CNDDB ArcGIS
database was utilized, together with ArcGIS software, to locate the previously recorded locations
of sensitive plant and wildlife occurrences and determine the distance from the project site.
Additionally, the Riverside County MSHCP was reviewed for additional information on the known
occurrence of the species within Riverside County.
3.3 Plant Communities Plant communities were mapped using aerial photography and were evaluated on the ground using
pedestrian surveys by biologists from RCA Associates, Inc. on December 15, 2017. The
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plant communities within the project site were classified according to the California Department
of Fish and Game (CDFG’s) List of Terrestrial Natural Communities (2003) and descriptions
provided in Holland’s Preliminary Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of
California (1986) were also reviewed.
3.4 Riparian/Riverine Habitat and Jurisdictional Areas Aerial photography was reviewed prior to conducting the field investigations on December 15,
2017. The aerial photographs were used to locate and inspect any potential natural drainage
features and water bodies that may be considered riparian/riverine habitat or which may be under
the jurisdiction of either the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or CDFW. In general,
surface drainage features are typically indicated as blue-line streams on USGS maps, which are
expected to exhibit evidence of water flow through the channel. Such areas are considered
potentially riparian/riverine habitat and may be subject to State and federal regulatory authority as
“Waters of the State” or “Waters” of the U.S. Under the MSHCP, riparian/riverine habitat is
defined as lands which contain habitat dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent emergent, or
emergent mosses and lichens, which occur close to or which depend upon soil moisture from a
nearby freshwater source, or areas with freshwater flow during all or a portion of the year.
3.5 Field Investigation RCA Associates, Inc. biologists Blake Curran and Parker Smith surveyed the project site on
December 15, 2017, from about 0900 to 1700 p.m. Weather conditions during the survey included
clear skies with temperatures from mid-70’s to mid-80’s °F. The entire project site was assessed
to determine the extent of plant communities and to evaluate the presence of any areas which may
have any jurisdictional features or may support riparian/riverine habitat. Parameters assessed
included soil conditions, presence of indicator species, slope, aspect and hydrology
3.6 Plants
Plant species observed during the field survey were identified by visual characteristics and
morphology in the field and recorded in a field notebook. Samples of unusual and less familiar
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plants were collected and returned to the lab for identification using taxonomical guides. Soil
maps were used to identify areas of the site which may contain suitable soils to support sensitive
plant species. A list of all species observed on the project site was compiled from the survey data
(Appendix A, Table 2). The taxonomic nomenclature used in this study follows the California
Native Plant Society (CNPS 2017).
3.7 Wildlife Wildlife species detected during the field surveys were identified by sight, calls, tracks, scat, or
other signs and were recorded in a field notebook. Field guides were used to assist with
identification of species during surveys and included the Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western
North America (2017) and Burt and Grossenheider (1980) for mammals. Although common
names of wildlife species are fairly well standardized, scientific names are used in this report and
are provided in Appendix A for reference.
As part of the field investigations, the project site was also evaluated for the presence of burrowing
owls (Athene cunicularis). Field investigations for the species were conducted as per the survey
requirements established for the MSHCP. A habitat assessment (Step I) was conducted on
December 15, 2017, to determine if the site supported habitat that might support the species.
Burrowing owls use a variety of natural and modified habitats for nesting and foraging; therefore,
the site would be classified as suitable habitat for owls. During the habitat assessment, transects
were walked throughout the property to identify the presence of owl habitat. Given the presence
of suitable habitat for the species, additional surveys (Step II) were also performed to determine if
any suitable burrows and/or burrowing owls were present on the project site. The Step II survey
was conducted on December 15, 2017. During the Step II surveys 30-meter transects were walked
in a north-south direction in such a manner as to provide 100 percent coverage of the ground
surface. Surveys were conducted in adjacent areas to the north and east; however, no surveys were
performed in areas to the west and south due to the presence of Interstate 15 to the west and various
church buildings to the south (Figure 8).
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SECTION 4: EXISTING CONDITIONS
4.1 Environmental Setting The western portion of the project site is relatively flat with an elevation of about 1,400 feet;
whereas the eastern portion consists of rolling hills with the elevation increasing to about 1,550
feet (MSL). The project slopes primarily from east to west. The project site is located within an
area of the City of Wildomar that has been developed or disturbed over the last few decades.
Existing single-family dwelling and a religious center border the site along its southern boundary.
To the west, the property is bordered by a major roadway and Interstate 15. The area to the north
and east is vacant land with some human disturbance exhibited such as OHV trails and numerous
debris piles (i.e., illegal dumping). A single family dwelling unit was present on the site in the
past based on historical aerial photos; however, the structure has been removed and there are no
signs of the foundation.
4.2 Soils
Figure 7 represents soils that are mapped within the project site and zone of influence (ZOI)
(USDA, 1971). The soils of the project site are composed of Cienaba rocky sandy loam (52.8%),
Hanford coarse sandy loam (15.8%), Monserate sandy loam (10.9%), Ramona sandy loam (9.1%),
Gorgonio loamy sand (8.8%), Cieneba sandy loam (2.3%), and Tujunga loamy sand (0.4%). These
soils are composed of fine sand. Each of the sandy loam series are well drained and have
moderately rapid permeability. These soils are developed in alluvium consisting mainly of granitic
materials. All the above soils are listed as non-sensitive in the MSHCP. The soils in the eastern
portion of the site appeared to be relatively undisturbed and are composed of rocky sandy loam as
mapped by USDA. However, the western portion of the project site has been significantly
disturbed and much of the area is covered by man-made OHV roads that transverse the property.
4.3 Plant Communities The project sites consist of three different plant communities, as well as a small area labeled by
the MSHCP data base (2012) as disturbed/developed area (3.5-acres). The western portion
supports a non-native grassland/ruderal community (13.7-acres) typical of disturbed urban areas.
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Plants typical of this community include several species of brome (Bromus spp.), wild oat (Avena
spp.), filaree (Erodium spp.), schismus (Schismus spp.), and fescue (Vulpia spp.). The eastern
portion of the property supports a chaparral community (8.5-acres) that contains chamise
(Adenostoma fasciculatum), toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), manzanita (Arctostaphylos ssp.), and
scrub oak (Quercus berberidifolia). As previously noted, there are approximately 14-acres of
coastal sage scrub located in the central and eastern portions of the site as shown in Figure 6. The
sage scrub areas were dominated by California sagebrush (Artemisia californica), sage (Salvia
sp.), California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), and Spanish brome (Bromus madritensis).
The herb layer was dominated by non-native invasive forbs and grasses. Compendium of all plant
species observed during December 15, 2017 are presented in Table 2 (Appendix A).
Non-Grassland/Ruderal & Disturbed/Developed There is approximately 3.5-acrs of disturbed/developed area in the western portion of the site
(Figure 6). In addition, a single-dwelling was previously present in the western half of the
property, although it has been removed and there are no signs of the foundation. Much of the
western portion of the site supports non-native disturbed grassland and ruderal vegetation.
Common species observed during the December 15, 2017 field investigations included yellow-
green matchweed (Gutierrezia sarothrare), Russian thistle (Salsola tragus), California buckwheat
(Eriogonum fasciculatum), barley (Hordeum murinum), erodium (Erodium cicutarium), summer
mustard (Hirschfeldia incana), horseweed (Conyza canadensis), bur clover (Medicago
polymopha), and brome grass (Bromus sp.),
4.4 Jurisdictional Waters The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulates discharges of dredged or fill
material into waters of the United States, and the State of California also regulates waters of the
State and streambeds under the prevue of regional water quality boards and CDFW jurisdiction.
These waters include wetlands and non-wetland bodies of water that meet specific criteria. The
project site does not support any areas that would be considered jurisdictional waters under the
Clean Water Act or State regulation for isolated waters or streambeds. The site does have a small
drainage swale in the southwest corner but based on the results of a jurisdictional delineation
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conducted by RCA Associates, Inc., the swale is not considered jurisdictional. Furthermore, no
riparian habitats were observed on the project site nor were any plant species typically associated
with riparian areas observed (e.g., persistent emergent, emergent mosses, and lichens, etc.).
4.5 Nesting Birds The project site contains some suitable nesting habitat for avian species, with most suitable habitat
present in the eastern portion of the project site. Nesting birds are protected under section 3503 of
the CDFW code and/or the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). A few common bird species were
observed within the project area during the survey with mourning doves (Zenida macroura), raven
(Corvus corax), European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), and house finch (Carpodacus mexicanus)
frequently observed. All bird species observed are included in the faunal compendium in
Appendix C. As noted in Section 3.7, the site does support habitat which could potentially be
utilized by burrowing owls; however, no suitable burrows or owls were observed during the Step
I and Step II field investigations conducted on December 15, 2017.
4.6 Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) The project site is within APNs 367-140-008, 367-140-010 and 367-140-012 in the City of
Wildomar in Riverside County, California. The project site does not contain any riverine/riparian
habitat, vernal pools or Urban/Wildlands interface areas.
4.7 Federal and State Listed Species Previous biological studies conducted in the area and on the site in 2001 identified several special
status species. The following discussion is provided for the various special status species
previously observed.
Coastal California Gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica): Coastal California gnatcatchers were
documented on the property in 2001 (Occurrence # 551, Wildomar, California Quad, CNNDB,
2017). As noted above, there are about 14-acres of coastal sage scrub which is typically associated
with California gnatcatchers (Figure 6). The California gnatcatcher was listed by the USFWS as a
threatened species pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) on March 25, 1993. The
ESA prohibits anyone from "taking" a listed species. Take includes, but is not limited to, harming,
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harassing or killing individuals of a listed species as well as the destruction of habitat occupied by
listed species.
4.8 Wildlife Species of Special Concern and Special Status Plants
Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps): Southern California
rufous-crowned sparrows were observed on the property in 2001 (Occurrence # 44, Wildomar,
California Quad, CNDDB, 2017). This species is typically associated with chaparral and coastal
sage scrub, as well as grassland habitats.
Orange-throated whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythra): Orange-throated whiptail has been
documented on the property (Occurrence # 290, Wildomar, California Quad, 2017). The most
recent documentation was in 2001 (CNDDB, 2017). The orange-throated whiptail is frequently
found in chaparral, cismontane woodlands, and coastal sage scrub areas.
Bell's sage sparrow (Amphispiza belli): Bell’s sage sparrows were seen on the site in 2001
(Occurrence # 12, Wildomar, California Quad, CNDDB, 2017). Bell’s sage sparrows are
normally seen in chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats, but may also occur in open grassland
areas.
Parry's spineflower (Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi): Parry’s spineflowers were identified on
the property (Occurrence # 52, Wildomar, California Quad, 2017). This documentation was
recorded in 2001 (CNDDB, 2017). This particular plant species is found primarily in chaparral
and cismontane woodlands, but may also occur in coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat.
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SECTION 5: PROJECT IMPACTS 5.1 Impacts Per Plant Community The proposed project will impact approximately 40-acres of vegetation, including 13.7-acres of
non-native grassland/ruderal vegetation, 8.5-acres of chaparral, and 14-acres of coastal sage scrub.
In addition there is about 3.5-acres of disturbed/developed area in the western portion of the site
as per MSHCP Data Based (2013).
5.2 Nesting Birds There is potential for various nesting birds to utilize the shrubs within the project site. However,
potential impacts to nesting birds can be eliminated or significantly reduced if vegetation suitable
for nesting birds is removed outside of the nesting bird season. The nesting season for birds
typically occurs from approximately the end of February to August 31st.
5.3 Special Status Species As discussed in Section 4.8, there are four special status wildlife species and one special status
plant species which were previously observed on the site in 2001 including: California
Gnatcatcher, Southern California Rufous-Crowned Sparrow, orange-throated Whiptail, Bell’s
Sage Sparrow, and Parry’s Spine Flower. None of these species were observed during the
December 2017 field investigations; however, suitable habitat for these species is still present on
the property and the species could potentially inhabit the site. CDFW and USFWS should be
contacted to discuss the potential need for focused/protocol surveys. If any of these species do
currently occur on the property, excavation and grading activities will have a direct impact on the
species and impacts to any of the special status species, especially the federal threatened California
gnatcatcher, would be considered significant.
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SECTION 6: WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS 6.1 MSHCP Requirements The proposed project site is located within the Elsinore Area Plan of the MSHCP and is not located
within any Criteria Cells (Figure 4). The MSHCP established habitat assessment requirements for
certain species of plants, birds, mammals, and amphibians. The MSHCP Conservation Areas
(3.2.2) may be described in terms of bioregions, vegetation, soils, patch size, and edge affected
lands. In regards to bioregions, the site is located in a developed area of the City of Wildomar and
is not within an area of public/quasi-public conserved lands or within any pre-existing conservation
agreements, as depicted in Figure 3-1 of the MSHCP. In addition, the site is not located within
any American Indian Lands.
There are a variety of vegetation communities throughout the MSHCP Conservation Area
including important communities such as riparian/scrub woodland forests, Riversidean alluvial fan
sage scrub, woodland/forest, chaparral, montane coniferous forests, coastal sage scrub, and
meadows/marshes. The MSHCP Conservation Area is described in terms of specific factors that
are considered in the conservation planning process and includes factors such as Bioregions,
vegetation soils, patch size, and edge affected lands. In regards to Bioregions, the property is
located within the Riverside Lowlands Bioregion which is the largest Bioregion and has the lowest
proportion of acreage in conservation. Approximately 50 percent of the land in the Riverside
Bioregion supports urban development and agricultural lands use, and the project site, as
previously noted, is located within a developed portion of the City of Wildomar. The project is
within a burrowing owl survey area; therefore, Step II owl surveys are required based on the
suitable habitat on site and the MSHCP requirements (Figure 8).
There are a variety of vegetation communities that are conserved within the MSHC Conservation
area; however, approximately 50.4 percent of the Riverside Lowlands support agricultural or urban
land uses. As previously noted, much of the site has been disturbed by past human activities and
may not be classified as an important area for conservation given its location with a
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developed area. However, several special status species were previously identified on the site in
2001. The soils of the project site are composed of Cienaba rocky sandy loam (52.8%), Hanford
coarse sandy loam (15.8%), Monserate sandy loam (10.9%), Ramona sandy loam (9.1%),
Gorgonio sandy loam (8.8%), Cieneba sandy loam (2.3%), and Tujunga sandy loam (0.4%). These
soils are composed of fine sand and are well drained and have moderately rapid permeability.
These soils are developed in alluvium consisting mainly of granitic materials. All the above soils
are listed as non-sensitive in the MSHCP.
The size of patches comprising the MSHCP Conservation Area are very important elements in
regards to conserved areas and the overall functions and values of the areas. Larger size patches
allow for a greater inclusion of ecological niches and provide a larger resistance to any catastrophic
impact which may occur in the region. Based on the existing disturbed conditions on most of the
property and the fact the site is bordered on the west by Interstate 15 and on the south by
developments, the parcel does not constitute a significant ecological area. Therefore,
there is not “edge affect” associated with the site.
The MSHCP Conservation Area is comprised of various existing and proposed Cores, Extensions
of Existing cores, Linkages, Constrained linkages, and Non-contiguous Habitat Blocks. The
project site is located within a developed portion of the City of Wildomar and is not within any
existing or proposed cores. There is a proposed linkage (Linkage #8) about two miles east of the
site and a proposed extension of existing cores (Core #3) in the area that is located about three
miles north of the site. This proposed core extension is labeled as “Proposed Extension of Existing
Core #3” and the northern portion of the proposed extension would also connect to Proposed
Linkage #8. The proposed extension of Existing Core #3 would conserve soils within the Traver
Series which are important soils for several Narrow Endemic Plants. The northern portion of the
extension would also provide for movement of a variety of wildlife species to the Proposed
Linkage #8. Together with Existing core E, the proposed Extension of Core #3 would promote
and help manage edge effect conditions in the region. However, as previously noted,
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portions of the site have been disturbed and do not support any significant ecological habitats nor
does it support any wildlife movement corridors that connect to any existing or proposed cores or
linkages.
6.1.1 Criteria for Elsinore Area Plan
The property is located within the Elsinore Area Plan and in the Sedco Hills Subunit. The property
was assessed to determine consistency with the requirements of the MSHCP including criteria
cells, conservation areas and wildlife movement corridors and linkages, Criteria Area Species
Survey Areas (CASSA) for plant, bird, mammal, and amphibian species, Narrow Endemic Plants
Survey Areas (NEPSA), and survey requirements for inadequately covered species. The MSHCP
also requires that an assessment is completed to determine the effects of the project on
riparian/riverine areas and vernal pools, and associated protected species in accordance with
MSHCP Section 6.1.2. In addition, protection of species associated with riparian/riverine areas
and vernal pools also needs to be discussed. Projects located in proximity to an MSHCP
Conservation Area may result in edge effects that could adversely affect biological resources
within the MSHCP Conservation Area. These edge effects must be addressed according to the
Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines (MSHCP Section 6.1.4). The project site is not within or
adjacent to an MSHCP Criteria Cell, Public/Quasi-Public lands, NEPSSA or CASSA, and does
not contain riparian/riverine or vernal pool habitats.
Planning species within the Subunit include Bell’s sage sparrow, least Bell’s vireo, California
gnatcatcher, Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, loggerhead shrike, southwestern
willow flycatcher, Quino checkerspot butterfly, bobcat, Stephens’ kangaroo rat, and western pond
turtle. None of this species were observed during the December 2017 surveys; however, Bell’s
sage sparrows, California gnatcatchers, and Southern California rufous-crowned sparrows
were observed on the site in 2001.
Biological issues and considerations that have been established for the area include:
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(1) Providing a northwest-southeast connection along the hills between Estelle Mountain and
Sedco Hills;
(2) Conserve habitat in the Sedco Hills area to maintain connections between Granite Hills
and Bundy Canton Road;
(3) Conserve wetlands;
(4) Provide upland linkage connecting Sedco Hills to Wildomar;
(5) Conserve foraging habitat for raptors and provide a sage scrub-grassland ecotone;
(6) Maintain Core and Linkage habitat for bobcats;
(7) Maintain Core and Linkage habitat for Stephens’ kangaroo rats;
(8) Maintain linkage area for western pond turtles; and
(9) Maintain opportunities for linkage area for the Quino checkerspot butterfly.
Based on the results of the field investigations and past disturbances which have occurred on the
site, development of the site is not expected to have any adverse impacts on any of the biological
issues and considerations established for the Elsinore Area or the targeted conservation acreages.
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6.1.2 Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines According to the MSHCP, the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines are intended to address
indirect effects associated with locating development in proximity to a MSHCP Conservation
Area. The project site is not within the vicinity of any conservation area; consequently, the
Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines are not applicable. There is no connectivity to the San
Jacinto River nor is there any connectivity to any riparian/riverine features in the region. No vernal
pools or other areas (e.g., depression due to pore drainage) were observed on the site during the
field investigations. Furthermore, the soils present on the site are not typically associated with
the formation of vernal pools, and the site is not expected to support any populations of fairy
shrimp. In addition, given the lack of any riparian habitat on the site, species such as the Least
Bell’s Vireo and the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher are absent from the site.
6.1.3 Sensitive Plant Species The project site is not within a MSHCP Narrow Endemic Plant Species (NEPS) Survey Area or
within a Criteria Area Species (CAS) Survey Area. In addition, no rare plants were observed
during the December 2017; although, many plants are not readily identifiable in December. In
addition, portions of the property have been disturbed by past human activities and are unlikely to
support any rare plants at the present time. However, Parry’s spineflowers were previously
identified on the site in 2001 and this plant is listed by CNPS as a List 1B.1 species.
6.2 Jurisdictional Waters There are no jurisdictional drainages within the project site (See the Jurisdictional Delineation
Report submitted under separate cover).
6.2.1 Riparian/Riverine Habitat There is no riparian/riverine habitat found within the project site. 6.2.2 Riparian/Riverine Species None of the riparian/riverine species listed in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP were found within the
project site nor are any of the species expected to inhabit the site given the absence of any
suitable habitat.
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6.2.3 Vernal Pools/Fairy Shrimp Habitat No depressions or areas where water would pool were observed within the project site. In
addition, no vernal pools were observed during the field investigations on the project site;
consequently, the site does not support suitable habitat for fairy shrimp.
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SECTION 7: RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 Nesting Birds Grading and vegetation removal activities should be conducted outside of the nesting bird season,
which is typically from about the end of February through August 31st. If grading and clearing
activities must occur during the nesting season, a nesting bird survey should be conducted within
seven days prior to the start of any ground disturbing activities to determine if any nesting birds
occur within the project site. If nesting birds are not found within the project site, no further actions
will be required. If nesting birds are observed on site, no impacts shall occur within 250 feet (500
feet for raptors) of any active nests. Also, construction activity may only occur within 250 feet of
an active nest at the discretion of the project’s biological monitor.
7.2 Burrowing Owls A habitat assessment (Step I) was conducted for burrowing owls in December 2017. Following
completion of the habitat assessment, a survey was performed to identify the presence of any
suitable burrows or burrowing owls (Step II). No burrows or owls were identified during the Step
II field investigations; therefore, no additional site visits were conducted. However, negative
results during Step II surveys outside of the breeding season may not provide conclusive proof that
the species is absence from the site; consequently, a breeding season survey (i.e., March 1- August
31) may be required. In addition, a pre-construction survey will be required by CDFW as per
protocol, to be performed 30-days (or less) prior to the start of any ground disturbance activities
to ensure the species has not moved onto the site since the completion of the December 2017
surveys. If burrowing owls have colonized the site prior to initiation of site development, the
project proponent should inform the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) and the wildlife
agencies. In addition, the project proponent would need to coordinate further with RCA and the
wildlife agencies regarding the next steps, including the possibility of preparing a Burrowing Owl
Protection and Relocation Plan prior to initiating ground disturbance.
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7.3 Special Status Species
As discussed in Sections 4.7, 4.8 and 5.3, several special status plants and animal species were
previously observed on the property. Therefore, CDFW and USFWS should be contacted to
determine if any focused surveys should be conducted for any of the species during the appropriate
time of year. Consultation with CDFW and USFWS will be initiated early in the process and the
client and their biological consultant will coordinate with the agencies to develop appropriate
survey schedules and any required mitigation measures. If necessary, protocol surveys for the
California gnatcatcher, which is a threatened species, will be conducted in the spring of 2019.
Mitigation plans will be developed under the direction of CDFW and USFWS as necessary.
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SECTION 8: CONCLUSIONS No sensitive species or sensitive habitats were observed within the project site during the field
investigations conducted on December 15, 2017. The property does not contain any
riverine/riparian habitat, vernal pools or Urban/Wildlands interface areas; although, various
special status species have been previously identified on the site. The following recommended
actions will ensure that the project is consistent with the MSHCP:
• Preconstruction nesting bird survey if vegetation removal is conducted between February
and August.
• A pre-construction survey for burrowing owls be conducted 30 days prior to the start of
any ground disturbance activities to ensure no burrowing owls have moved onto the site
since the initial survey performed on December 15, 2017.
• Contact CDFW to determine if a breeding season survey should be conducted for the
burrowing owl given the time of year the Step II survey was conducted.
• Contact CDFW and USFWS survey to determine if focused/protocol surveys should be
conducted for the special status species previously identified on the site in 2001.
If any sensitive species are observed on the property during future activities, CDFW and USFWS
(as applicable) should be contacted to discuss specific mitigation measures which may be required
for the individual species. CDFW and USFWS are the only agencies which can grant authorization
for the “take” of any sensitive species and can approve the implementation of any applicable
mitigation measures.
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SECTION 9: CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits, present the data
and information required for this biological evaluation and that the facts, statements, and
information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Fieldwork
conducted for this assessment was performed by me or other biologists under my direct
supervision. I certify that I have not signed a non-disclosure or consultant confidentiality
agreement with the project applicant or applicant’s representative and that I have no financial
interest in the project.
Date: ____04/17/2018____ Signed: ______________________________________ Report Author Work Performed By: Randall Arnold___ Principal Biologist Work Performed By: Parker Smith__ __ Biologist Field Technician Work Performed By: Blake Curran_____ Environmental Biologist
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SECTION 10: REFERENCES Baldwin, Bruce G, et. al.
2002. The Jepson Desert Manual. Vascular Plants of Southeastern California. University of California Press, Berkeley, CA.
California Burrowing Owl Consortium 1993. Burrowing Owl Survey Protocol and Mitigation Guidelines California Department of Fish and Game
1990. California Wildlife: Volume 1 (Amphibians and Reptiles), Volume II (Birds), and Volume III (Mammals).
California Department of Fish and Game 1995. Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. California Department of Fish and Game September 7, 2012. Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. 34 pp. California Department of Fish and Game
2017. Rarefind 3 Natural Diversity Database. Habitat and Data Analysis Branch. Sacramento, CA.
California Native Plant Society
2001. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California (sixth edition). Rare Plant Scientific Advisory Committee, David P. Tibor, Convening Editor. California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA x + 388 pp.
Ehrlich, P., Dobkin., Wheye, D.
Birder’s Handbook. A Field Guide to the Natural History of North American Birds. Simon & Schuster Building Rockefeller Center 1230 Avenue of the Americas. New York, New York 10020.
Hickman, James C.
1996. The Jepson Manual Higher Plants of California. University of California Press. Berkeley, CA. 3rd Edition.
Holland, R. 1986. A Description of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California.
California Department of Fish and Game, October. Jaeger, Edmund C.
1969. Desert Wild Flowers. Stanford University Press, Stanford, California. 321 pp.
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Kays, R. W. & Wilson, D. E. 2002. Mammals of North America. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey.
Knecht, A.
1971. Soil survey of western Riverside Area, California. For USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service Mock, P. J., B. L. Jones, and J. Konency.
1990. California Gnatcatcher Survey Guidelines. ERC Environmental and Energy Service Company, San Diego, California. Munz, Philip A.
1974. A Flora of Southern California. University of California Press, Berkeley, California. 1086 pp.
Sibley, David Allen.
2000. National Audubon Society. The Sibley guide to Birds. Alfred A Knopf, Inc. Stebbins, Robert C.
A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians. Houghton Mifflin Company. 2003.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2010. Desert Tortoise Survey Protocol.
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1991. Hydric Soils of the United States, 3rd Edition, Miscellaneous Publication Number 1491. National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils.
Whitaker, John O. 1980. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals. Alfred A Knopf, Inc.
Williams, D. F.
1986. Mammal Species of Special Concern in California, Timton Kangaroo Rat. California Department of Fish and Game. Zeiner, D. C., W., F. Laudenslayer, Jr., K. E. Mayer, M. White. Editors.
1990. California’s Wildlife. Volume 2. Birds. State of California, Department of Fish and Game. Sacramento, California. 731 pp.
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Appendix A
Figures and Tables
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Figure 5 Preliminary Site Plan
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Figure 9 RCIP Conservation Summary Report
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Figure 9 Cont. RCIP Conservation Summary Report
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Table 1: Special Status Species Within 5-Mile Radius of Project Site (CNDDB) T = Threatened; E = Endangered; SSC = Species of special concern; CNDDB = California Natural Diversity Data Base
Name Listing Status Habitat Requirements Potential to Occur
Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps
canescens)
Fed: None State: None CDFW: SSC
Chaparral Coastal scrub Grassland
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Species previously identified
on the site. Munz's onion (Allium munzii)
Fed: E State: T
Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Pinon & juniper woodlands Valley & foothill grassland
The site supports marginal habitat for
the species.
Rainbow manzanita (Arctostaphylos
rainbowensis)
Fed: None State: None
Chaparral
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
California glossy snake (Arizona elegans
occidentalis)
Fed: None State: None CDFW: SSC
Range of scrub and grassland habitats
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
Bell's sage sparrow (Artemisiospiza belli belli)
Fed: None State: None CDFW: SSC
Chaparral Coastal scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Species previously identified
on the site Orange-throated whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythra)
Fed: None State: None CDFW: SSC
Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Species previously identified
on the site. California ayenia (Ayenia compacta)
Fed: None State: None CNPS: 2B.3
Desert wash Mojavean desert scrub Sonoran Desert scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Vernal pool fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi)
Fed: T State: None
Valley & foothill grassland Vernal pool Wetland
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species.
Santa Rosa Basalt brodiaea (Brodiaea santarosae)
Fed: None State: None CNPS: 1B.1
Valley & foothill grassland The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Smooth tarplant Centromadia pungens ssp.
laevis)
Fed: None State: None CNPS: 1B.1
Chenopod scrub Meadow & seep Riparian woodland Valley & foothill grassland Wetland
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species.
Parry's spineflower (Chorizanthe parryi var.
parryi)
Fed: None State: None CNPS: List 1B.1
Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Species previously identified
on the site. Long-spined spineflower (Chorizanthe polygonoides
var. longispina)
Fed: None State: None CNPS: 1B.2
Chaparral Coastal scrub Meadow & seep Valley & foothill grasslands
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
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Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi)
Fed: E State: T
Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland
The site supports marginal habitat for
the species. Western pond turtle (Emys marmorata)
Fed: None State: None
Aquatic Artificial flowing waters Marsh & swamp
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species. Tecate cypress (Hesperocyparis forbesii)
Fed: None State: None
Chaparral Closed-cone coniferous forest
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus bennettii)
Fed: None State: None
Coastal scrub The site supports suitable habitat for the species. Species has been identified in the
area. California Orcutt grass (Orcuttia californica)
Fed: E State: E
Vernal pool Wetland
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species. Coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii)
Fed: None State: None
Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal bluff scrub Coastal scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica
californica)
Fed: T State: None
Coastal bluff scrub Coastal scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Species previously identified
on the site. Southern mountains skullcap (Scutellaria bolanderi ssp.
austromontana)
Fed: None State: None CNSP: 1B.2
Chaparral Cismontane woodland Lower montane coniferous forest
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
Hammitt's clay-cress (Sibaropsis hammittii)
Fed: None State: None
Chaparral Valley & foothill grassland
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni)
Fed: E State: None
Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland Vernal pool Wetland
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species. San Bernardino aster (Symphyotrichum defoliatum)
Fed: None State: None CNPS: 1B.2
Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Lower montane coniferous forest Marsh & swamp
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species. Coast Range newt (Taricha torosa)
Fed: None State: None
Coastal drainages The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species. Two-striped gartersnake (Thamnophis hammondii)
Fed: None State: None
Marsh & swamp Riparian scrub Riparian woodland Wetland
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species. Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino)
Fed: E State: None
Chaparral Coastal scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
Coulter's goldfields (Lasthenia glabrata ssp.
coulteri)
Fed: None State: None
Alkali playa Marsh & swamp Salt marsh Vernal pool
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species.
Western snowy plover (Charadrius alexandrinus
nivosus)
Fed: T State: None
Great Basin standing waters Sand shore Wetland
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species.
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Northwestern San Diego pocket mouse (Chaetodipus fallax fallax)
Fed: None State: None
Chaparral Coastal scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
California horned lark (Eremophila alpestris actia)
Fed: None State: None
Marine intertidal & splash zone communities Meadow & seep
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species.
Red-diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber)
Fed: None State: None
Chaparral Mojavean desert scrub Sonoran desert scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
White-faced ibis (Plegadis chihi)
Fed: None State: None
Marsh & swamp Wetland
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species.
Coastal whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris
stejnegeri)
Fed: None State: None
deserts and semi-arid areas with sparse vegetation and open areas
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
Western mastiff bat (Eumops perotis californicus)
Fed: None State: None
Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
Western spadefoot (Spea hammondii)
Fed: None State: None
Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Valley & foothill grassland
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
Senile tiger beetle (Cicindela senilis frosti)
Fed: None State: None
Mud shore/flats Wetland
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species.
Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
Fed: None State: None
Coastal prairie Coastal scrub Great Basin grassland Mojavean desert scrub Valley & foothill grassland
The site supports suitable habitat for the species. Species not
observed during Step I and Step II surveys.
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
Fed: None State: None
Broadleaved upland forest Desert wash Joshua tree woodland Mojavean desert scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
Slender-horned spineflower (Dodecahema leptoceras)
Fed: E State: E
Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii)
Fed: None State: None
Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
San Miguel savory (Clinopodium chandleri)
Fed: None State: None
Chaparral Cismontane woodland Coastal scrub Riparian woodland
The site supports suitable habitat for the
species.
Spreading navarretia (Navarretia fossalis)
Fed: T State: None
Alkali playa Chenopod scrub Marsh & swamp
The site does not support suitable
habitat for the species.
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Table 2 - Plants observed on the site and known to occur in the area.
Common Name Scientific Name Location Chamise Adenostoma fasciculatum On-site or surrounding area Schismus Schismus barbatus “ Brome grass Bromus ps. “ Russian thistle Salsola tragus “ Horseweed Conyza Canadensis “ Matchweed Gutierrezia sarothare “ California buckwheat Eriogonum fasciculatum “ Scrub oak Quercus berberdifolia “ Manzanita Arctostaphylos spp. “ Toyon Heteromeles arbutifolia “ Black sage Salvia mellifera “ Deerweed Lotus scoparius “ Buckwheat Eriogonum fasciculatum “ Wild oat Avena spp. “ Birch leaved mountain mahogany
Cercocarpus betuloides “
Coast prickly pear CylindroOpuntia littoralis “ Erodium Erodium texanum “ Bur clover Medicago polympha “ Cholla Cylindropuntia “
Table 3 - Wildlife observed on the site and those species expected to the area.
Common Name Scientific Name Location Common raven Corvus corax On-site and in the surrounding
area Sage sparrow Amphispiza belli Surrounding area Western kingbird Tyrannus verticalis “ Jackrabbit Lepus Californicus Known to occur in area Antelope ground squirrel Ammospermophilus leucurus “ Side-blotched lizard Uta stansburiana “ Western whiptail lizard Cnemidophorus tigris “ Mourning dove Zenaida macroura On-site California ground squirrel Spermophilus beecheyi Known to occur in area European starling Sturnus vulgaris On-site House finch Carpodacus mexicanus “
Note: The above Tables are not comprehensive lists of every plant or animal species which may occur in the area, but are a list of those common species which have been identified on the site or in the region by biologists from RCA Associates, Inc.
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Appendix B
Site Photographs
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CENTER LOOKING NORTH
CENTER LOOKING EAST
Site Photographs
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Site Photographs Cont.
CENTER LOOKING SOUTH
CENTER LOOKING WEST
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Appendix C
Regulatory Background
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REGULATORY BACKGROUND Special status species are native species that have been afforded special legal or management
protection because of concern for their continued existence. There are several categories of
protection at both federal and State levels, depending on the magnitude of the threat to continued
existence and existing knowledge of population levels.
FEDERAL ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) administers the federal Endangered Species Act
(FESA) that provides a process for listing species as either threatened or endangered and the
methods of protecting listed species. The FESA defines as “endangered” any plant or animal
species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. A
“threatened” species is a species that is likely to become endangered in the near future. A
“proposed” species is one that has been officially proposed by USFWS in addition to the federal
threatened and endangered species list.
Section 9 of the FESA prohibits “take” of threatened or endangered species. The term “take”
means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to
engage in such conduct. The presence of any federally threatened or endangered species that are
in a project area generally imposes severe constraints on development, particularly if the
development would result in “take” of the species or its habitat. Under the regulations of the
FESA, the USFWS may authorize “take” when it is incidental to, but not the purpose of, an
otherwise lawful act.
CALIFORNIA ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT The CDFW administers the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The State of California
considers an endangered species as one whose prospects of survival and reproduction are in
immediate jeopardy. A threatened species is considered as one present in such small numbers
throughout its range that it is likely to become an endangered species in the near future in the
absence of special protection or management. A rare species is one that is considered present in
such small numbers throughout its range that it may become endangered if its present environment
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worsens. State threatened and endangered species are fully protected against taking, as defined
above.
SECTION 3503 AND 3511 OF CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME CODE The CDFW administers the California Fish and Game Code. There are particular sections of the
Code that are applicable to natural resource management. For example, section 3503 of the Code
states it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird. Section
3511 of the Code lists fully protected bird species, where the CDFW is unable to authorize the
issuance of permits or licenses to take these species.
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Appendix D
CNND Summary Table for Wildomar Quadrangle and
Surrounding Eight Quadrangles
Elev. Element Occ. Ranks Population Status Presence
Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Abronia villosa var. aurita
chaparral sand-verbena
G5T2T3
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveUSFS_S-Sensitive
210
1,200
95S:10
0 1 2 1 0 6 2 8 10 0 0
Accipiter cooperii
Cooper's hawk
G5
S4
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least Concern
1,640
2,000
113S:4
3 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 0
Agelaius tricolor
tricolored blackbird
G2G3
S1S2
None
Candidate Endangered
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_EN-EndangeredNABCI_RWL-Red Watch ListUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
1,586
1,586
951S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Aimophila ruficeps canescens
southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
G5T3
S3
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch List 1,040
1,900
226S:22
0 3 4 0 0 15 1 21 22 0 0
Allium munzii
Munz's onion
G1
S1
Endangered
Threatened
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,240
3,400
20S:10
0 6 1 0 0 3 4 6 10 0 0
Almutaster pauciflorus
alkali marsh aster
G4
S1S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 2B.2 7S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Ambrosia pumila
San Diego ambrosia
G1
S1
Endangered
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1 1,050
1,900
56S:5
1 0 3 0 0 1 0 5 5 0 0
Anaxyrus californicus
arroyo toad
G2G3
S2S3
Endangered
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_EN-Endangered
120
1,750
138S:7
2 1 0 0 0 4 2 5 7 0 0
Query Criteria: Quad<span style='color:Red'> IS </span>(Wildomar (3311753)<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Romoland (3311762)<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Murrieta (3311752)<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Temecula (3311742)<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Fallbrook (3311743)<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Margarita Peak (3311744)<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Sitton Peak (3311754)<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Alberhill (3311764)<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Lake Elsinore (3311763))<br /><span style='color:Red'> AND </span>Taxonomic Group<span style='color:Red'> IS </span>(Fish<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Amphibians<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Reptiles<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Birds<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Mammals<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Mollusks<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Arachnids<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Crustaceans<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Insects<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Ferns<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Gymnosperms<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Monocots<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Dicots<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Lichens<span style='color:Red'> OR </span>Bryophytes)
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Summary Table ReportCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife
California Natural Diversity Database
Elev. Element Occ. Ranks Population Status Presence
Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Antrozous pallidus
pallid bat
G5
S3
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFS_S-SensitiveWBWG_H-High Priority
450
2,520
410S:3
0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 3 0 0
Aquila chrysaetos
golden eagle
G5
S3
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDF_S-SensitiveCDFW_FP-Fully ProtectedCDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
1,580
1,970
312S:2
1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 0
Arctostaphylos rainbowensis
Rainbow manzanita
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveUSFS_S-Sensitive
335
2,850
89S:65
3 5 6 3 0 48 23 42 65 0 0
Arizona elegans occidentalis
California glossy snake
G5T2
S2
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
1,138
1,539
260S:7
0 0 0 0 0 7 6 1 7 0 0
Artemisiospiza belli belli
Bell's sage sparrow
G5T2T4
S3
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch ListUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
1,040
1,900
60S:14
1 1 0 0 0 12 1 13 14 0 0
Aspidoscelis hyperythra
orange-throated whiptail
G5
S2S3
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFS_S-Sensitive
315
2,400
359S:45
6 6 6 1 0 26 25 20 45 0 0
Aspidoscelis tigris stejnegeri
coastal whiptail
G5T5
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
315
2,164
132S:8
0 0 0 0 0 8 0 8 8 0 0
Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri
Jaeger's milk-vetch
G4T2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
1,200
1,200
18S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
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Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Athene cunicularia
burrowing owl
G4
S3
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
1,056
1,720
1955S:36
0 9 5 4 1 17 1 35 35 1 0
Atriplex coronata var. notatior
San Jacinto Valley crownscale
G4T1
S1
Endangered
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,250
1,250
16S:1
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Ayenia compacta
California ayenia
G4
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 2B.3 3,400
3,400
53S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Baccharis vanessae
Encinitas baccharis
G1
S1
Threatened
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1 700
2,000
30S:2
0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0
Bombus crotchii
Crotch bumble bee
G3G4
S1S2
None
None
1,000
1,800
234S:4
0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 4 0 0
Branchinecta lynchi
vernal pool fairy shrimp
G3
S3
Threatened
None
IUCN_VU-Vulnerable 2,000
2,060
763S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0
Branchinecta sandiegonensis
San Diego fairy shrimp
G2
S2
Endangered
None
IUCN_EN-Endangered 940
1,040
120S:3
0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0
Brodiaea filifolia
thread-leaved brodiaea
G2
S2
Threatened
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
300
3,370
134S:16
2 1 1 1 1 10 3 13 15 1 0
Brodiaea orcuttii
Orcutt's brodiaea
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveUSFS_S-Sensitive
500
1,500
137S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0
Brodiaea santarosae
Santa Rosa Basalt brodiaea
G1
S1
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2USFS_S-Sensitive
1,850
3,400
12S:12
2 1 1 0 0 8 6 6 12 0 0
Buteo regalis
ferruginous hawk
G4
S3S4
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
1,440
1,500
107S:2
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0
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Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Buteo swainsoni
Swainson's hawk
G5
S3
None
Threatened
BLM_S-SensitiveIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
1,000
1,000
2443S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
California macrophylla
round-leaved filaree
G4
S4
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenSB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1,300
1,700
204S:6
0 0 0 1 0 5 2 4 6 0 0
Calochortus weedii var. intermedius
intermediate mariposa-lily
G3G4T2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
1,290
4,125
138S:6
0 0 0 0 0 6 1 5 6 0 0
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus sandiegensis
coastal cactus wren
G5T3Q
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernUSFS_S-SensitiveUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
700
700
153S:1
0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Caulanthus simulans
Payson's jewelflower
G4
S4
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 4.2USFS_S-Sensitive
300
500
31S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0
Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis
smooth tarplant
G3G4T2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,000
1,500
117S:29
0 5 12 2 1 9 6 23 28 1 0
Chaenactis glabriuscula var. orcuttiana
Orcutt's pincushion
G5T1T2
S1
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
36S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Chaetodipus californicus femoralis
Dulzura pocket mouse
G5T3
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
700
1,480
54S:4
1 0 0 1 0 2 3 1 4 0 0
Chaetodipus fallax fallax
northwestern San Diego pocket mouse
G5T3T4
S3S4
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
1,100
1,450
98S:4
0 2 0 0 0 2 3 1 4 0 0
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Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus
western snowy plover
G3T3
S2S3
Threatened
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernNABCI_RWL-Red Watch ListUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
1,240
1,240
134S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi
Parry's spineflower
G3T2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
1,263
1,900
127S:20
0 2 1 1 2 14 2 18 18 1 1
Chorizanthe polygonoides var. longispina
long-spined spineflower
G5T3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,270
3,400
130S:32
1 7 1 0 1 22 4 28 31 0 1
Cicindela senilis frosti
senile tiger beetle
G2G3T1T3
S1
None
None
1,350
1,350
9S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Clinopodium chandleri
San Miguel savory
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveUSFS_S-Sensitive
400
3,200
30S:17
1 2 0 0 0 14 8 9 17 0 0
Coccyzus americanus occidentalis
western yellow-billed cuckoo
G5T2T3
S1
Threatened
Endangered
BLM_S-SensitiveNABCI_RWL-Red Watch ListUSFS_S-SensitiveUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
1,100
1,100
155S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Coleonyx variegatus abbotti
San Diego banded gecko
G5T3T4
S1S2
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
360
360
8S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Comarostaphylis diversifolia ssp. diversifolia
summer holly
G3T2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveSB_CRES-San Diego Zoo CRES Native Gene Seed BankSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,400
1,400
106S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Crotalus ruber
red-diamond rattlesnake
G4
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernUSFS_S-Sensitive
415
2,000
188S:14
2 0 2 0 0 10 7 7 14 0 0
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Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Diadophis punctatus similis
San Diego ringneck snake
G5T2T3
S2?
None
None
USFS_S-Sensitive 600
1,200
11S:3
0 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 3 0 0
Dipodomys stephensi
Stephens' kangaroo rat
G2
S2
Endangered
Threatened
IUCN_EN-Endangered 1,000
2,200
220S:51
3 3 16 10 6 13 43 8 45 0 6
Dodecahema leptoceras
slender-horned spineflower
G1
S1
Endangered
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,200
1,200
38S:2
0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1
Dudleya multicaulis
many-stemmed dudleya
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
350
2,400
146S:13
2 2 0 0 0 9 8 5 13 0 0
Dudleya viscida
sticky dudleya
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2USFS_S-Sensitive
260
2,850
31S:13
3 1 0 0 0 9 5 8 13 0 0
Elanus leucurus
white-tailed kite
G5
S3S4
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_FP-Fully ProtectedIUCN_LC-Least Concern
1,240
2,100
164S:6
5 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 6 0 0
Emys marmorata
western pond turtle
G3G4
S3
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_VU-VulnerableUSFS_S-Sensitive
200
3,300
1269S:14
3 4 0 0 3 4 10 4 11 3 0
Eremophila alpestris actia
California horned lark
G5T4Q
S4
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least Concern
1,260
1,600
93S:11
0 2 4 0 0 5 0 11 11 0 0
Eryngium aristulatum var. parishii
San Diego button-celery
G5T1
S1
Endangered
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,950
2,060
79S:3
1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 0 0
Eumops perotis californicus
western mastiff bat
G5T4
S3S4
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernWBWG_H-High Priority
310
2,300
294S:7
0 0 0 0 0 7 6 1 7 0 0
Euphydryas editha quino
quino checkerspot butterfly
G5T1T2
S1S2
Endangered
None
XERCES_CI-Critically Imperiled
1,200
1,580
95S:10
3 1 0 0 1 5 0 10 9 1 0
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Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Geothallus tuberosus
Campbell's liverwort
G1
S1
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1 2,000
2,000
4S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Gila orcuttii
arroyo chub
G2
S2
None
None
AFS_VU-VulnerableCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernUSFS_S-Sensitive
300
1,000
49S:5
0 1 4 0 0 0 4 1 5 0 0
Harpagonella palmeri
Palmer's grapplinghook
G4
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 4.2SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,200
2,500
57S:7
0 1 1 0 0 5 7 0 7 0 0
Hesperocyparis forbesii
Tecate cypress
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenSB_USDA-US Dept of AgricultureUSFS_S-Sensitive
27S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 0
Horkelia cuneata var. puberula
mesa horkelia
G4T1
S1
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1USFS_S-Sensitive
1,950
2,840
103S:5
0 0 0 0 0 5 2 3 5 0 0
Horkelia truncata
Ramona horkelia
G3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.3SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
1,980
2,654
49S:5
3 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 5 0 0
Icteria virens
yellow-breasted chat
G5
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least Concern
1,510
1,510
96S:1
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Isocoma menziesii var. decumbens
decumbent goldenbush
G3G5T2T3
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2 345
345
102S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Juncus luciensis
Santa Lucia dwarf rush
G3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2USFS_S-Sensitive
2,000
2,000
26S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0
Lanius ludovicianus
loggerhead shrike
G4
S4
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFWS_BCC-Birds of Conservation Concern
1,408
1,455
106S:2
0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0
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Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Lasiurus xanthinus
western yellow bat
G5
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernWBWG_H-High Priority
1,425
1,660
58S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0
Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri
Coulter's goldfields
G4T2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,000
1,430
97S:5
1 0 0 0 0 4 3 2 5 0 0
Lepechinia cardiophylla
heart-leaved pitcher sage
G3
S2S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
3,500
4,400
22S:3
1 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 3 0 0
Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii
Robinson's pepper-grass
G5T3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 4.3 335
2,000
142S:8
0 0 1 0 0 7 3 5 8 0 0
Lepus californicus bennettii
San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit
G5T3T4
S3S4
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
1,050
1,900
103S:16
0 5 4 1 0 6 0 16 16 0 0
Lilium parryi
lemon lily
G3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
138S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Limnanthes alba ssp. parishii
Parish's meadowfoam
G3T2
S2
None
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenSB_USDA-US Dept of AgricultureUSFS_S-Sensitive
2,000
2,000
33S:1
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Linderiella santarosae
Santa Rosa Plateau fairy shrimp
G1G2
S1
None
None
1,960
2,200
2S:2
0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0
Mielichhoferia shevockii
Shevock's copper moss
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2 1,200
1,200
6S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Monardella hypoleuca ssp. intermedia
intermediate monardella
G4T2?
S2?
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.3 1,000
4,160
38S:14
0 0 0 0 0 14 14 0 14 0 0
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Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Monardella macrantha ssp. hallii
Hall's monardella
G5T3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.3SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
3,000
3,000
38S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Myosurus minimus ssp. apus
little mousetail
G5T2Q
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 3.1 2,020
2,100
24S:3
1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 3 0 0
Myotis yumanensis
Yuma myotis
G5
S4
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveIUCN_LC-Least ConcernWBWG_LM-Low-Medium Priority
310
2,200
263S:5
0 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 5 0 0
Navarretia fossalis
spreading navarretia
G2
S2
Threatened
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,200
2,000
78S:11
0 3 1 0 1 6 1 10 10 0 1
Navarretia prostrata
prostrate vernal pool navarretia
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1 1,975
2,050
60S:3
0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 3 0 0
Nolina cismontana
chaparral nolina
G3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenSB_SBBG-Santa Barbara Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
2,000
2,000
68S:1
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Nycticorax nycticorax
black-crowned night heron
G5
S4
None
None
IUCN_LC-Least Concern
1,000
1,000
34S:1
0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Nyctinomops femorosaccus
pocketed free-tailed bat
G4
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernWBWG_M-Medium Priority
450
2,520
90S:3
0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 3 0 0
Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus pop. 10
steelhead - southern California DPS
G5T1Q
S1
Endangered
None
AFS_EN-Endangered 500
500
15S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Onychomys torridus ramona
southern grasshopper mouse
G5T3
S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
1,500
1,500
28S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
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Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
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Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Orcuttia californica
California Orcutt grass
G1
S1
Endangered
Endangered
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1,140
2,030
37S:9
0 2 0 0 2 5 4 5 7 1 1
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
G5
S4
None
None
CDF_S-SensitiveCDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least Concern
1,155
1,155
502S:1
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Perognathus longimembris brevinasus
Los Angeles pocket mouse
G5T1T2
S1S2
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
1,030
1,480
56S:3
0 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 0
Phrynosoma blainvillii
coast horned lizard
G3G4
S3S4
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least Concern
360
2,850
770S:36
3 8 6 1 2 16 22 14 34 1 1
Plegadis chihi
white-faced ibis
G5
S3S4
None
None
CDFW_WL-Watch ListIUCN_LC-Least Concern
1,240
1,240
20S:1
0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Plestiodon skiltonianus interparietalis
Coronado skink
G5T5
S2S3
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_WL-Watch List
315
980
35S:6
0 1 0 0 0 5 1 5 6 0 0
Polioptila californica californica
coastal California gnatcatcher
G4G5T2Q
S2
Threatened
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernNABCI_YWL-Yellow Watch List
1,050
1,930
828S:58
2 7 5 2 2 40 5 53 56 1 1
Pseudognaphalium leucocephalum
white rabbit-tobacco
G4
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 2B.2 200
1,345
62S:14
0 0 0 0 0 14 4 10 14 0 0
Quercus dumosa
Nuttall's scrub oak
G3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1USFS_S-Sensitive
300
300
165S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Rana draytonii
California red-legged frog
G2G3
S2S3
Threatened
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_VU-Vulnerable
1,600
1,600
1444S:1
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Salvadora hexalepis virgultea
coast patch-nosed snake
G5T4
S2S3
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
1,200
2,164
27S:3
0 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 3 0 0
Scutellaria bolanderi ssp. austromontana
southern mountains skullcap
G4T3
S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2USFS_S-Sensitive
1,400
1,400
32S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
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Elev. Element Occ. Ranks Population Status Presence
Name (Scientific/Common)CNDDB Ranks
Listing Status (Fed/State) Other Lists
Range(ft.)
Total EO's A B C D X U
Historic > 20 yr
Recent <= 20 yr Extant
Poss. Extirp. Extirp.
Sibaropsis hammittii
Hammitt's clay-cress
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2SB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
3,280
3,400
7S:2
0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 0
Spea hammondii
western spadefoot
G3
S3
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_NT-Near Threatened
850
1,500
461S:13
1 2 2 1 0 7 1 12 13 0 0
Sphaerocarpos drewei
bottle liverwort
G1
S1
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.1 1,920
1,920
3S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0
Streptocephalus woottoni
Riverside fairy shrimp
G1G2
S1S2
Endangered
None
IUCN_EN-Endangered 1,030
2,100
82S:12
0 2 1 2 4 3 1 11 8 1 3
Symphyotrichum defoliatum
San Bernardino aster
G2
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveUSFS_S-Sensitive
1,800
3,300
76S:3
0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 3 0 0
Taricha torosa
Coast Range newt
G4
S4
None
None
CDFW_SSC-Species of Special Concern
800
1,795
73S:8
2 1 0 0 0 5 3 5 8 0 0
Tetracoccus dioicus
Parry's tetracoccus
G3?
S2
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-SensitiveSB_RSABG-Rancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenUSFS_S-Sensitive
680
1,400
46S:12
0 1 2 0 1 8 4 8 11 1 0
Thamnophis hammondii
two-striped gartersnake
G4
S3S4
None
None
BLM_S-SensitiveCDFW_SSC-Species of Special ConcernIUCN_LC-Least ConcernUSFS_S-Sensitive
400
1,200
161S:7
1 3 1 0 0 2 1 6 7 0 0
Tortula californica
California screw moss
G2G3
S2S3
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 1B.2BLM_S-Sensitive
600
2,130
15S:3
0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 3 0 0
Viguiera purisimae
La Purisima viguiera
G4
S1
None
None
Rare Plant Rank - 2B.3 1,300
1,300
1S:1
0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
Vireo bellii pusillus
least Bell's vireo
G5T2
S2
Endangered
Endangered
IUCN_NT-Near ThreatenedNABCI_YWL-Yellow Watch List
40
1,600
482S:33
3 14 7 2 0 7 0 33 33 0 0
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