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6.1 - Relationship to Criteria Cells, Cell Groups, and
Conservation Areas
The project site is located within the MSHCP plan area but is not within or adjacent to a Criteria Cell.
The nearest Criteria Cell Group (700) is located approximately 1.54 miles southwest of the project site. The project site is not in or adjacent to a Conservation Area or PQP Conserved Land and is not located within an existing or proposed MSHCP Core or Linkage. Because of its location outside of any Criteria Cells or Cell Groups, the proposed project is not subject to Reserve Assembly Analysis requirements under the MSHCP. Because the project site is not located in or adjacent to an MSHCP Conservation Area, the proposed project would not be subject to MSHCP Guidelines Pertaining to the Urban/Wildlands Interface.
6.2 - Covered Species Survey Area Requirements
The project area is not located in any of the following Covered Species survey areas:
• Burrowing Owl Survey Area
• Amphibians Survey Area
• Mammals Survey Area
• Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly Survey Area
• Criteria Area Species
• Narrow Endemic Species
Additionally, the project site is not located within any Additional Needs Survey Areas. The proposed project is therefore not subject to these survey requirements under the MSHCP.
6.3 - Protection of Species Associated with
Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools
6.3.1 - Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools
The project site does not contain any riparian/riverine areas or vernal pools, and therefore the implementation of the proposed project would not impact any MSHCP Section 6.1.2 resources.
6.3.2 - Riparian Birds
The project site does not contain any riparian/riverine areas or other suitable habitat for MSHCP Section 6.1.2 Riparian/Riverine species such as least Bell’s vireo, western yellow-billed cuckoo, or southwestern willow flycatcher, and therefore there would be no impacts to these species.
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6.4 - Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species
The project site is not located within the NEPSSA survey area nor does the project contain suitable soils or habitat for NEPSSA plant species. As such the project would have no impact on MSHCP Section 6.1.3 NEPSSA plant species.
6.5 - Additional Survey Needs and Procedures
6.5.1 - Criteria Area Plant Species
The project site is not located within the CAPSSA survey area nor does the project site contain suitable soils or habitat for CAPSSA plant species. As such the proposed project would have no impact on MSHCP CAPSSA plant species.
6.5.2 - Burrowing Owl
The project site is not located within the MSHCP Survey Area for the burrowing owl nor does the project site contain suitable habitat for burrowing owl since the property is an active residential development. As such no further surveys are required for this species and the proposed project would have no impacts on the burrowing owl.
6.5.3 - Amphibians
The project site is not located within the MSHCP Survey Area for amphibians nor does the project site contain suitable habitat for amphibians since the property is an active residential development. As such the proposed project would have no impacts on MSHCP amphibian species.
6.5.4 - Mammals
The project site is not located within the MSHCP Survey Area for small mammals nor does the project site contain suitable habitat for small mammals since the property is an active residential development. As such the proposed project would have no impacts on MSHCP small mammal species.
6.5.5 - Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
The project site is not located within the MSHCP Survey Area for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly nor does the project site contain suitable habitat (Delhi sands) for this species. As such the proposed project would have no impacts on Delhi Sands flower-loving fly.
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6.6 - Guidelines Pertaining to the Urban/Wildlands
Interface
The project site is not located in or adjacent to a MSHCP Conservation Areas, and therefore the MSHCP Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines would not apply to the proposed project.
6.7 - Best Management Practices
The project applicant shall implement Standard BMPs of the MSHCP (MSHCP Final Plan, Volume I, Appendix C). The BMPs are presented in Section 7.
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The following discussion addresses potential project impacts on regulated biological resources, including special-status species, and recommends measures to avoid and/or mitigate impacts to a less than significant level under CEQA and to maintain consistency with the MSHCP. The following CEQA Guidelines Appendix G checklist questions are considered when evaluating the potential impacts of a proposed project on biological resources. Impacts are considered significant if a project would:
A. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
B. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
C. Have a substantial adverse effect on State or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means.
D. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.
E. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance.
F. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State Habitat Conservation Plan.
7.1 - Impact Analysis and Implementation Measures
Appendix G(a) of the CEQA Guidelines considers whether a project is likely to “have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or United States Fish and Wildlife Service.” The project site is a maintained residential property that is surrounded by urban development and as such does not contain any suitable habitat for any special-status plant or wildlife species. Therefore, the proposed project would have no impacts on special-status plant and wildlife species and no implementation measures are required.
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7.1.1 - Impacts to Riparian Habitat and Sensitive Natural Communities
Appendix G(b) of the CEQA guidelines considers whether a project is likely to “have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or United States Fish and Wildlife Service.”
The project site is a maintained residential property that is surrounded by urban development that only contains ruderal/bare and developed areas. The project site does not have any riparian habitat nor does it have any sensitive natural communities as defined by the CNDDB. Therefore, the proposed project would have no impacts on riparian or other sensitive natural communities.
7.1.2 - State or Federally Protected Wetlands
Appendix G(c) of the CEQA guidelines considers whether a project is likely to “have a substantial adverse effect on State or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means.” The project site does not contain any State or federally protected wetlands. Therefore, the proposed project would have no impact on State or federally protected wetlands.
7.1.3 - Wildlife Corridors and Nursery Sites
Appendix G(d) of the CEQA guidelines considers whether a project is likely to “interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.” Wildlife Corridors
The project site does not function as a wildlife corridor nor is it identified as an existing or proposed MSHCP Core or Linkage. Therefore, the proposed project would have no impacts the movement of native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors.
Nesting Birds
Potential Project Impacts
The project site and adjacent lands support vegetation communities, land cover types, trees, and other habitat features that provide nesting habitat for avian species covered under the MBTA and Fish and Game Code, including common native species. Construction of the proposed project could potentially impact nesting birds if ground-disturbing or vegetation-removing construction activities are initiated or conducted on and adjacent to the project site during the avian breeding season (February 1 through September 15). Potential impacts to nesting migratory birds that could result from
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Recommended Implementation Measures
The project applicant shall incorporate the following implementation measures to avoid potential impacts to nesting birds protected under the Fish and Game Code and/or the MBTA. Implementation of the following measures would avoid and/or minimize potential effects to migratory birds and habitat in and adjacent to the project area. These measures shall be implemented for construction work during the nesting season (February 1 through September 15):
IM BIO-1a Nesting Bird Pre-construction Surveys
If ground-disturbing or vegetation-removing construction activities or tree removal is proposed during the breeding/nesting season for migratory birds (typically February 1 through September 15), a qualified Biologist shall conduct pre-construction surveys for special-status birds and other migratory birds within the construction area, including a 300-foot survey buffer, no more than 7 days prior to the start of ground- disturbing activities in the construction area.
IM BIO-1b Avoidance of Active Avian Nests
If an active avian nest is located during the pre-construction survey, a qualified Biologist shall establish and demarcate a 200-foot (for Passerine birds) or 300-foot (for raptors) avoidance buffer using Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) fencing, pin flags, and or yellow caution tape. No construction activities or construction foot traffic is allowed to occur within the avoidance buffer(s). Construction personnel shall be instructed not to enter the ESAs, and the Biologist(s) shall ensure that ESA boundaries are maintained. The ESA buffer zone shall be maintained around the active nest site(s) until the young have fledged and are foraging independently.
7.1.4 - Conflicts with Regional and Local Policies and Ordinances Appendix G(e) of the CEQA guidelines considers whether a project is likely to “conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance.”
The City does not have a tree preservation ordinance. As such, the proposed project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources.
7.1.5 - Habitat Conservation Plan
Appendix G(f) of the CEQA guidelines considers whether a project is likely to “conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State Habitat Conservation Plan.”
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I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present data and information required for this BRA and MSHCP Consistency Analysis and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date: January 16, 2025 Signed:
Joseph Vu, Senior Biologist
FirstCarbon Solutions
967 Kendall Drive, #A-537
San Bernardino, CA 92407
714.508.4100
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Appendix A:
Site Photographs
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Photograph 1: Representative photograph of the project site, looking west from the center of the property.
Photograph 2: Representative photograph of the project site, looking north from the center of the property.
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Photograph 3: Representative photograph of the project site, looking north from the southern boundary of the property.
Photograph 4: Representative photograph of the project site, looking south from the northeast boundary of the property.
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Appendix B:
Special-status Species Tables
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Table 1: Special-status Plant Species Habitat Value Evaluation Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Abronia villosa var. aurita
Chaparral (hairy) sand-
verbena
— — 1B.1 Annual herb found in sandy soils in chaparral, coastal scrub, and desert dune communities.
Blooming period: March–September
Elevation: 75–1,600 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Allium marvinii
Yucaipa onion
MSHCP — 1B.2 Perennial, bulbiferous herb found in clay soils and openings in chaparral.
Blooming period: April–May
Elevation: 760–1,065 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Allium munzii
Munz’s onion
FE
MSHCP
CT 1B.1 Perennial, bulbiferous herb found in clay and mesic soils in chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, pinyon and juniper woodland, and valley and foothill
grassland.
Blooming period: March–May
Elevation: 297–1,070 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Ambrosia pumila
San Diego ambrosia
MSHCP — 1B.1 Perennial, rhizomatous herb found in chaparral, coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassland, and vernal pool
communities.
Blooming period: April–October
Elevation: 20–415 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Arenaria paludicola
marsh sandwort
FE SE 1B.1 Annual herb found in freshwater marshes and wetlands, and wetland-riparian habitat.
Blooming Period: May-August
Elevation: 0-300 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Astragalus brauntonii
Braunton's milk-vetch
FE — 1B.1 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland.
Recent burns or disturbed areas, usually sandstone
with carbonate layers. Burned areas (sometimes),
None: The project site does not contain suitable
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Carbonate, Disturbed areas (sometimes), Sandstone
(usually).
Blooming Period: January-August
Elevation: 4-15m
Atriplex coulteri
Coulter's saltbush
— — 1B.2 Coastal bluff scrub, Coastal dunes, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland. Alkaline (sometimes), Clay (sometimes).
Blooming Period: March-October
Elevation: 3-10m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Baccharis malibuensis
Malibu baccharis
— — 1B.1 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Riparian woodland.
Blooming Period: August
Elevation: 150-490m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Berberis nevinii
Nevin’s barberry
FE
MSHCP
SE 1B.1 Perennial, evergreen shrub found on steep, north-facing slopes or in low-grade sandy washes in coastal scrub,
chaparral, cismontane woodland, and riparian scrub
communities.
Blooming period: March–June
Elevation: 290–1,575 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Calandrinia breweri
Brewer's calandrinia
— — 4.2 Chaparral, Coastal scrub. Burned areas, Disturbed areas, Loam (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes).
Blooming Period: (January)March-June
Elevation: 10-35m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Calochortus catalinae
Catalina mariposa lily
— — 4.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland.
Blooming Period: (February)March-June
Elevation: 15-50m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Calochortus plummerae
Plummer’s mariposa-lily
MSHCP — 4.2 Perennial, bulbiferous herb found in granitic and rocky soils in chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, lower montane coniferous forest, and valley and foothill grassland communities.
Blooming period: May–July
Elevation: 100– 1,700 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Calochortus weedii var.
intermedius
intermediate mariposa-lily
MSHCP — 1B.2 Perennial, bulbiferous herb that occurs on calcareous soils on rocky sites in coastal scrub, chaparral, and
valley and foothill grassland habitats.
Blooming period: May–July
Elevation: 105–855 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Calystegia felix
lucky morning-glory
— — 1B.1 Meadows and seeps (sometimes alkaline), Riparian scrub (alluvial).Historically associated with wetland and marshy places, but possibly in drier situations as well.
Possibly silty loam and alkaline. Alkaline (sometimes), Loam (sometimes).
Blooming Period: March-September
Elevation: 30-100m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Camissoniopsis lewisii
Lewis' evening-primrose
— — 3 Cismontane woodland, Coastal bluff scrub, Coastal dunes, Coastal scrub, Valley and foothill grassland.
Clay (sometimes), Sandy (sometimes).
Blooming Period: March-May(June)
Elevation: 0-0m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Caulanthus simulans
Payson’s jewelflower
MSHCP — 4.2 Annual herb found in granitic and sandy soils in chaparral and coastal scrub communities.
Blooming period: March–May
Elevation: 90–2,200 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Centromadia pungens
ssp. laevis
smooth tarplant
MSHCP — 1B.1 Annual herb found in alkali meadow and alkali scrub communities, and disturbed places in valley and foothill grassland, chenopod scrub, meadows, playas, and
riparian woodland communities.
Blooming period: April–September
Elevation: 0–640 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Chloropyron maritimum
ssp. maritimum
salt marsh bird's-beak
FE SE 1B.2 Hemiparasitic annual herb found in coastal strand, coastal salt marsh, and wetland-riparian communities.
Blooming Period: May-October(November)
Elevation: 0-10 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Chorizanthe leptotheca
peninsular spineflower
MSHCP — 4.2 Annual herb found in granitic soils in chaparral, coastal scrub, and lower montane coniferous forest
communities.
Blooming period: May–August
Elevation: 300–1,900 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Chorizanthe parryi var.
fernandina
San Fernando Valley
spineflower
— CE 1B.1 Coastal scrub (sandy), Valley and foothill grassland.
Blooming Period: April-July
Elevation: 150-490m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Chorizanthe parryi var.
parryi
Parry’s spineflower
MSHCP — 1B.1 Annual herb found in chaparral, coastal scrub, cismontane woodland, and valley and foothill grassland
communities.
Blooming period: April–June
Elevation: 275–1,220 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Chorizanthe polygonoides
var. longispina
long-spined spineflower
MSHCP — 1B.2 Annual herb that occurs in valley and foothill grassland, coastal scrub, chaparral, meadows and seeps, and
vernal pools.
Blooming period: April–July
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Elevation: 30–1,530 m
Cladium californicum
California saw-grass
— — 2B.2 Marshes and swamps (alkaline, freshwater), Meadows and seeps.
Blooming Period: June-September
Elevation: 60-195m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Convolvulus simulans
small-flowered morning-
glory
MSHCP — 4.2 Annual herb found in clay soils, seeps, and serpentine soils in openings in chaparral, coastal scrub, and valley and foothill grassland.
Bloom period: March–July
Elevation: 30–740 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Deinandra paniculata
paniculate tarplant
— — 4.2 Annual herb found in sandy soils (sometimes) and in vernally mesic soils (usually) in coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassland, vernal pool communities.
Bloom period: April–November
Elevation: 25–940 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Dodecahema leptoceras
slender-horned
spineflower
FE
MSHCP
SE 1B.1 Annual herb found in sandy soils in chaparral, coastal scrub and cismontane woodland communities.
Bloom period: April–June
Elevation: 200–760 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Dudleya multicaulis
many-stemmed dudleya
MSHCP — 1B.2 Perennial herb found in clay soils (usually) in chaparral, coastal scrub, and valley and foothill grassland
communities.
Bloom Period: April–July
Elevation: 15–790 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Eriastrum densifolium ssp.
sanctorum
Santa Ana River
woollystar
FE SE 1B.1 Perennial herb found in chaparral and alluvial fan coastal scrub. Sometimes grows in gravelly or sandy
soils.
Bloom Period: April-September
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Elevation: 91-610 m.
Erythranthe diffusa
Palomar monkeyflower
MSHCP — 4.3 Annual herb found in gravelly and sandy soils (sometimes) in chaparral and lower montane coniferous
forest communities.
Bloom period: April – June
Elevation: 1,220– 1,830 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Harpagonella palmeri
Palmer’s grapplinghook
MSHCP — 4.2 Annual herb found in clay soils and openings in chaparral, coastal scrub, and valley and foothill
grassland communities.
Bloom period: March–May
Elevation: 20–955 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Hesperocyparis forbesii
Tecate cypress
— — 1B.1 Perennial, evergreen tree found in clay and gabbroic (sometimes) soils in closed-cone coniferous forest and
chaparral communities.
Elevation: 80–1,500 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Hordeum intercedens
vernal barley
MSHCP — 3.2 Annual herb found in coastal dunes, coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassland in depressions and saline flats, and vernal pools.
Bloom period: March–June
Elevation: 5–1,000 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Horkelia cuneata var.
puberula
mesa horkelia
— — 1B.1 Perennial herb found in maritime chaparral, cismontane woodland, and coastal scrub. Sometimes grows in
gravelly and sandy soils.
Bloom Period: February-July(September)
Elevation: 70-810 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Juglans californica
southern California black
walnut
MSHCP — 4.2 Perennial, deciduous tree found in chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, and riparian
woodland communities.
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Bloom period: March–August
Elevation: 50–900 m
Juncus acutus ssp.
leopoldii
southwestern spiny rush
— — 4.2 Coastal dunes (mesic), Coastal scrub, Marshes and swamps (coastal salt), Meadows and seeps (alkaline
seeps).
Blooming Period: (March)May-June
Elevation: 3-10m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Lasthenia glabrata ssp.
coulteri
Coulter’s goldfields
MSHCP — 1B.1 Annual herb found in marshes and swamps, playas, and vernal pools.
Bloom period: February–June
Elevation: 1–1,220 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Lepechinia cardiophylla
heart-leaved pitcher sage
— — 1B.2 Perennial shrub found in closed-cone coniferous forest, chaparral, and cismontane woodland.
Bloom Period: April-July
Elevation: 520-1370 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Lepidium virginicum var.
robinsonii
Robinson’s pepper-grass
— — 4.3 Dicot annual herb found in dry soils in chaparral and coastal scrub communities.
Bloom period: January–July
Elevation: 1–855 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Lilium humboldtii ssp.
ocellatum
ocellated Humboldt lily
MSHCP — 4.2 Perennial, bulbiferous herb found in openings in chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, lower
montane coniferous forest, and riparian woodland
communities.
Bloom period: March–July
Elevation: 30–1,800 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Lycium parishii
Parish's desert-thorn
— — 2B.3 Coastal scrub, Sonoran desert scrub.
Blooming Period: March-April
Elevation: 135-445m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Malacothamnus parishii
Parish's bushmallow
— — 1A Chaparral, Coastal scrub.
Blooming Period: June-July
Elevation: 305-1000m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Microseris douglasii ssp.
platycarpha
small-flowered microseris
MSHCP — 4.2 Annual herb found in clay soils in cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassland, and vernal pool communities.
Bloom period: March–May
Elevation: 15–1,070 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Monardella australis ssp.
jokerstii
Jokerst's monardella
— — 1B.1 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest.Steep scree or talus slopes between breccia, drainages.
Alluvial Terraces, Scree, Slopes, Talus, Washes.
Blooming Period: July-September
Elevation: 1350-4430m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Monardella hypoleuca
ssp. intermedia
intermediate monardella
— — 1B.3 Perennial rhizomatous herb that occurs in chaparral, cismontane woodland, and lower montane coniferous
forest communities.
Bloom period: April–September
Elevation: 400–1,250 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Monardella macrantha
ssp. hallii
Hall's monardella
— — 1B.3 Perennial rhizomatous herb found in broadleaf upland forest, valley and foothill grassland, cismontane
woodland, and lower montane coniferous forest habitat.
Bloom Period: June-October
Elevation: 730-2195 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Monardella pringlei
Pringle’s monardella
— — 1A Coastal scrub. Sandy soils.
Elevation: 300-400 m.
Bloom period: May-June
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Muhlenbergia californica
California muhly
— — 4.3 Chaparral, Coastal scrub, Lower montane coniferous forest, Meadows and seeps. Seeps, Streambanks.
Mesic soils.
Elevation: 100-2000 m.
Bloom period: June-September
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Muhlenbergia utilis
Aparejo grass
— — 2B.2 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal scrub, Marshes and swamps, Meadows and seeps.
Sometimes Alkaline, sometimes Serpentine soils.
Elevation: 25-2325 m.
Bloom period: March-October
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Nama stenocarpa
Mud nama
— — 2B.2 Marshes and swamps (lake margins, riverbanks).
Blooming Period: January-July
Elevation: 5-15m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Navarretia prostrata
prostrate vernal pool
navarretia
— — 1B.2 Coastal scrub, Meadows and seeps, Valley and foothill grassland (alkaline), Vernal pools. Mesic.
Blooming Period: April-July
Elevation: 3-10m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Nolina cismontana
chaparral nolina
— — 1B.2 Perennial evergreen shrub found in chaparral and coastal scrub habitat. Sometimes grows in gabboric or
sandstone soils.
Bloom Period: (March)May-July
Elevation: 140-1275 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Penstemon californicus
California beardtongue
— — 1B.2 Chaparral, Lower montane coniferous forest, Pinyon and juniper woodland. Sandy.
Blooming Period: May-June(August)
Elevation: 1170-3840m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Pentachaeta aurea ssp.
allenii
Allen's pentachaeta
— — 1B.1 Coastal scrub (openings), Valley and foothill grassland.
Blooming Period: March-June
Elevation: 75-245m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Phacelia keckii
Santiago Peak phacelia
— — 1B.3 Annual herb found in closed-cone coniferous forest, and chaparral habitat.
Bloom Period: May-July
Elevation: 545-1600 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Phacelia stellaris
Brand's star phacelia
— — 1B.1 Annual herb found in coastal scrub and dunes.
Bloom Period: March-June
Elevation: 1-400 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Pseudognaphalium
leucocephalum
white rabbit-tobacco
— — 2B.2 Perennial herb found in gravelly and sandy soils in chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, and
riparian woodland communities.
Bloom period: August–November
Elevation: 0–2,100 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Quercus engelmannii
Engelmann oak
MSHCP — 4.2 Perennial, deciduous tree found in chaparral, cismontane woodland, riparian woodland, and valley
and foothill grassland communities.
Bloom period: March–June
Elevation: 50–1,300 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Rhinotropis cornuta var.
fishiae
Fish's milkwort
— — 4.3 Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Riparian woodland.
Blooming Period: May-August
Elevation: 100-330m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Romneya coulteri
Coulter’s matilija poppy
MSHCP — 4.2 Perennial, rhizomatous herb found in chaparral and coastal scrub, often in burned areas.
Bloom period: March–July
Elevation: 20–1,200 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Senecio aphanactis
chaparral ragwort
— — 2B.2 Annual herb found in …
Bloom Period: January-April(May)
Elevation: 15-800 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Sidalcea neomexicana
salt spring checkerbloom
— — 2B.2 Perennial herb found in alkaline and mesic soils in chaparral, coastal scrub, lower montane coniferous
forest, Mojavean desert scrub, and playas.
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Blooming period: March–June
Elevation: 15–1,530 m
Sphenopholis obtusata
Prairie wedge grass
_ _ 2B.2 Cismontane woodland, meadows and seeps, wetland.
Blooming period: April-July
Elevation: 15-2625 m.
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Symphyotrichum
defoliatum
San Bernardino aster
— — 1B.2 Perennial, rhizomatous herb found in banks of ditches, streams, and springs in cismontane woodlands, coastal
scrub, lower montane coniferous forests, meadows and
seeps, marshes and swamps, and vernally mesic valley
and foothill grassland communities.
Bloom period: July–November
Elevation: 2–2,040 m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Thysanocarpus rigidus
rigid fringepod
None None 1B.2 Pinyon and juniper woodland. Dry, Rocky, Slopes.
Blooming Period: February-May
Elevation: 600-1970m
None: The project site does not contain suitable
habitat to support occurrence of this species.
Code Designations
1 Federal Status: 2024 USFWS Listing 2 State Status: 2024 CDFW Listing FE = Listed as endangered under Federal Endangered Species Act.
FT = Listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
FC = Candidate for listing (threatened or endangered) under the Endangered Species Act.
FD = Delisted in accordance with the Endangered Species Act.
FPD = Federally Proposed to be Delisted.
MSHCP = Covered under the Western Riverside County MSHCP — = Not federally listed
SE = Listed as endangered under California Endangered Species Act (CESA).
ST = Listed as threatened under CESA.
SC = Candidate for listing (endangered or threatened) under CESA.
CR = Rare in California.
— = Not State-listed
Notes:
4 Habitat Description: Habitat description adapted from CNDDB and CNPS online inventory or other specified source. 5 Potential to Occur and Rationale: Location of recorded species occurrences determined by geospatial information from BIOS 6 or other specified source.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description4 Potential to Occur and Rationale USFWS1 CDFW2 CNPS3 Sources:
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2024. CNDDB RareFind 5 California Natural Diversity Database Query for Special -Status Species. Website: Accessed June 12, 2024.
California Native Plant Society (CNPS). 2024. California Native Plant Society Rare and Endangered Plant Inventory. Website: http://www.rareplants.cnps.org/. Accessed June 12, 2024.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2024. Biogeographic Information and Observation System (BIOS 6). Website: https://map.dfg.ca.gov/bios/. Accessed June 12, 2024.
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Table 2: Special-status Wildlife Species Habitat Value Evaluation Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 Amphibians
Anaxyrus californicus
arroyo toad
FE SSC Desert wash. Riparian scrub. Riparian woodland. South coast flowing waters. South coast standing waters. Semi-arid
regions near washes or intermittent streams, including valley- foothill and desert riparian, desert wash, etc. Rivers with sandy banks, willows, cottonwoods, and sycamores; loose, gravelly areas of streams in drier parts of range.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Spea hammondii
western spadefoot
MSHCP SSC Occurs in open areas with sandy or gravelly soils in mixed woodlands, grasslands, coastal sage and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, chaparral, sandy washes, lowlands, river floodplains, alluvial fans, playas, alkali flats, foothills, and mountains. Breeds in ephemeral rain pools that do not
contain bullfrogs, fish, or crayfish.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Birds
Accipiter cooperii
Cooper’s hawk
MSHCP
MBTA
WL
FGC
Occurs and nests in deciduous and mixed forests and open woodland habitats. Year-round resident in Southern
California, and tolerant of urban areas with an abundance of trees.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Agelaius tricolor
tricolored blackbird
MSHCP
MBTA
ST
SSC
FGC
Occurs and nests in large freshwater marshes with dense stands of hydrophytic vegetation (cattails, bulrushes, etc.).
Short-distance migrant.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Aimophila ruficeps
canescens
MSHCP
MBTA
WL
FGC
Occurs and nests on steep, often rocky hillsides with grass and forb patches in coastal sage and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub and sparse mixed chaparral habitats. Year-round resident in southern California.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 southern California
rufous-crowned
sparrow
Ammodramus
savannarum
grasshopper sparrow
— SSC Valley and foothill grassland. Dense grasslands on rolling hills, lowland plains, in valleys and on hillsides on lower mountain slopes. Favors native grasslands with a mix of grasses, forbs and scattered shrubs. Loosely colonial when nesting.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Aquila chrysaetos
golden eagle
— FP Broadleaved upland forest. Cismontane woodland. Coastal prairie. Great Basin grassland. Great Basin scrub. Lower montane coniferous forest. Pinon and juniper woodlands.
Upper montane coniferous forest. Valley and foothill
grassland. Rolling foothills, mountain areas, sage-juniper flats, and desert. Cliff-walled canyons provide nesting habitat in most parts of range; also, large trees in open areas.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Artemisiospiza belli
Bell’s sparrow
MSHCP
MBTA
WL
FGC
Breeds in coastal sagebrush, chaparral, and other open, scrubby habitats in Southern California mountains, deserts and valleys.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Asio otus
long-eared owl
MSHCP
MBTA
SSC
FGC
Occurs in riparian bottomlands grown to tall willows and cottonwoods; also, belts of live oak paralleling stream courses. Requires adjacent open land, productive of mice and the presence of old nests of crows, hawks, or magpies for breeding.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Athene cunicularia
burrowing owl
MSHCP
MBTA
SSC
FGC
Occurs and nests in open, dry annual or perennial
grasslands, deserts, and scrublands characterized by low- growing vegetation. A subterranean nester, dependent upon burrowing mammals, most notably the California ground
squirrel. Short-distance migrant.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
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Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 Buteo swainsoni
Swainson's hawk
MSHCP
MBTA
ST Breeds in grasslands with scattered trees, juniper-sage flats, riparian areas, savannahs, and agricultural or ranch lands with groves or lines of trees. Requires adjacent suitable foraging areas such as grasslands, or alfalfa or grain fields supporting rodent populations.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Campylorhynchus
brunneicapillus
sandiegensis
coastal cactus wren
— SSC Coastal scrub. Southern California coastal sage scrub. Wrens require tall opuntia cactus for nesting and roosting.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Coccyzus americanus
occidentalis
western yellow-billed
cuckoo
FT
MSHCP
MBTA
SE Inhabits wooded riparian habitats with dense cover and water nearby, including woodlands with low, scrubby, vegetation, overgrown orchards, abandoned farmland and dense thickets along streams and marshes. Nests are often placed in
willows along streams and rivers, with nearby cottonwoods serving as foraging sites.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Coturnicops
noveboracensis
yellow rail
MBTA SSC Summer resident in eastern Sierra Nevada in Mono County.
Inhabits freshwater marshlands.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Elanus leucurus
white-tailed kite
MSHCP
MBTA
FP
FGC
Grasslands and open coastal scrub in coastal and valley lowlands; rarely found away from agricultural areas. Inhabits herbaceous, open stages of most habitats mostly in
cismontane California. Year-round resident in southern
California.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Empidonax traillii
extimus
southwestern willow
flycatcher
FE SE Riparian woodland. Riparian woodlands in Southern California.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 Eremophila alpestris
actia
California horned lark
MSHCP
MBTA
WL
FGC
Occurs and nests in open areas with sparse vegetation. Year- round resident in southern California.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Haliaeetus
leucocephalus
bald eagle
FD
BGEPA
MSHCP
MBTA
SE
FP
FGC
Ocean shore, lake margins, and rivers for both nesting and wintering. Most nests within 1 mile of water.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Icteria virens
yellow-breasted chat
MSHCP
MBTA
SSC
FGC
Occurs and nests in riparian thickets of willow and other bushy tangles near watercourses. Long-distance migrant.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Laterallus jamaicensis
coturniculus
California black rail
FP ST Inhabits freshwater marshes, wet meadows and shallow margins of saltwater marshes bordering larger bays. Needs water depths of about 1 inch that do not fluctuate during the year and dense vegetation for nesting habitat.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Polioptila californica
californica
coastal California
gnatcatcher
FT
MSHCP
MBTA
SSC
FGC
Occurs and nests in arid washes, on mesas, and slopes in coastal sage scrub below 2500 ft. Year-round resident in California.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Setophaga petechia
yellow warbler
— SSC Riparian plant associations in close proximity to water. Also nests in montane shrubbery in open conifer forests in
Cascades and Sierra Nevada. Frequently found nesting and foraging in willow shrubs and thickets, and in other riparian plants including cottonwoods, sycamores, ash, and alders.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Spinus lawrencei
Lawrence's goldfinch
MBTA — Occurs and nests in arid, open woodlands and oak trees in chaparral.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Vireo bellii pusillus
Least Bell’s vireo
FE
MSHCP
SE Summer resident of Southern California in low riparian in vicinity of water or in dry river bottoms; below 2000 ft. Nests None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 placed along margins of bushes or on twigs projecting into pathways, usually willow, Baccharis, mesquite.
Insects/Invertebrates
Bombus crotchii
Crotch’s bumble bee
— SC Occurs in grassland and scrubland habitats. Nests in abandoned rodent burrows.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Bombus
pensylvanicus
American bumble bee
— — Occurs in coastal prairie, Great Basin grassland, and valley & foothill grassland communities. Nests above ground under long grass or underground.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Branchinecta
sandiegonensis
San Diego fairy
shrimp
FE — Chaparral. Coastal scrub. Vernal pool. Wetland. Endemic to San Diego and Orange County mesas. Vernal pools.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Ceratochrysis
longimala
Desert cuckoo wasp
— — Unknown habitat requirements but prefer dry desert habitats and sandy soils.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Cicindela
tranquebarica
viridissima
greenest tiger beetle
— — Inhabits the woodlands adjacent to the Santa Ana River basin and usually is found in open spots between trees in riparian woodlands.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Eugnosta busckana
Busck's gallmoth
— — Occurs in a variety of grassland, dunes, and scrub habitats. None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Euphydryas editha
quino
quino checkerspot
butterfly
FE
MSHCP
— Occurs in grasslands, coastal sage scrub, chamise chaparral, red shank chaparral, juniper woodland, and semi-desert
scrub habitats. Larval host plants are native species of plantain.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 Neolarra alba
white cuckoo bee
— — Unknown habitat requirements, but probably inhabits a variety of grassland and scrub habitats. Parasitizes nests of other bees.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Rhaphiomidas
terminatus
abdominalis
Delhi Sands flower-
loving fly
FE
MSHCP
— Occurs on fine sandy soils of the Delhi series (primarily Delhi fine sand), often on wholly or partly sand dunes stabilized by sparse native vegetation.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Fish
Catostomus
santaanae
Santa Ana sucker
— — Endemic to Los Angeles basin south coastal streams. Are habitat generalists, but prefer sand-rubble-boulder bottoms, cool, clear water, and algae.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Gila orcuttii
arroyo chub
— SSC Occurs in streams and rivers of the Los Angeles plain in Southern California. Inhabits streams that fluctuate between large winter storm flows and low summer flows. Tolerates low dissolved oxygen and wide temperature fluctuations. Feeds on plants such as algae and water fern, as well as insects and mollusks.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Oncorhynchus mykiss
irideus pop. 10
steelhead - southern
California DPS
FE SC Occurs in Pacific coast streams, including the Santa Ana River.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Rhinichthys osculus
ssp. 8
Santa Ana speckled
dace
— SSC Occurs in small springs, streams, large rivers, and deep lakes, including headwaters of the Santa Ana and San
Gabriel Rivers.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 Mammals
Antrozous pallidus
pallid bat
— SSC Chaparral. Coastal scrub. Desert wash. Great Basin grassland. Great Basin scrub. Mojavean desert scrub.
Riparian woodland. Sonoran desert scrub. Upper montane
coniferous forest. Valley and foothill grassland. Deserts, grasslands, shrublands, woodlands and forests. Most
common in open, dry habitats with rocky areas for roosting.
Roosts must protect bats from high temperatures. Very
sensitive to disturbance of roosting sites.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Chaetodipus fallax
fallax
northwestern San
Diego pocket mouse
MSHCP SSC Occurs in sandy, herbaceous areas, usually in association with rocks or coarse gravel, in coastal sage and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, chaparral, and grasslands.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Dipodomys merriami
parvus
San Bernardino
kangaroo rat
FE
MSHCP
CE
SSC
Occurs on sandy loam substrates on first terraces and
floodplains of washes in Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Dipodomys stephensi
Stephens’ kangaroo
rat
FT
MSHCP
ST Occurs primarily annual and perennial grasslands, but also occurs in coastal scrub and sagebrush with sparse canopy cover. Prefers buckwheat, chamise, brome grass and filaree.
Will burrow into firm soil.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Eumops perotis
californicus
western mastiff bat
— SSC Occurs in many open, semi-arid to arid habitats, including conifer and deciduous woodlands, coastal scrub, grasslands, chaparral. Roosts in crevices in cliff faces, high buildings, trees, and tunnels.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Lasiurus xanthinus
western yellow bat
— SSC Occurs in valley foothill riparian, desert riparian, desert wash, and palm oasis habitats. Roosts in skirts of dead fronds in both native and non‑native palm trees.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 Lepus californicus
bennettii
San Diego black-
tailed jackrabbit
MSHCP — Occurs primarily in arid regions with short grass including open grasslands, agricultural fields, and sparse coastal scrub.
Nests under bushes or shrubs that have shallow depressions.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Myotis yumanensis
Yuma myotis
— — Occurs in open forests and woodlands with sources of water over which to feed. Maternity colonies in caves, mines, buildings or crevices.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Neotoma lepida
intermedia
San Diego desert
woodrat
— SSC Coastal scrub of Southern California from San Diego County to San Luis Obispo County. Moderate to dense canopies
preferred. They are particularly abundant in rock outcrops, rocky cliffs, and slopes.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Nyctinomops
femorosaccus
pocketed free-tailed
bat
— SSC Occurs in a variety of arid areas in Southern California; pine- juniper woodlands, desert scrub, palm oasis, desert wash, desert riparian, etc. Inhabits rocky areas with high cliffs.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Nyctinomops macrotis
big free-tailed bat
— SSC Low-lying arid areas in Southern California. Need high cliffs or rocky outcrops for roosting sites. Feeds principally on large moths.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Perognathus
longimembris
brevinasus
Los Angeles pocket
mouse
MSHCP SSC Occurs in open areas with fine, sandy soils in lower elevation grasslands and coastal sage and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitats.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Reptiles
Actinemys marmorata
southwestern pond
turtle
MSHCP
PT
SSC Found in ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, marshes, and irrigation ditches, with abundant vegetation, and either rocky or muddy bottoms, in woodland, forest, and grassland. In None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 streams, prefers pools to shallower areas. Logs, rocks, cattail mats, and exposed banks are required for basking. May enter brackish water and even seawater.
Anniella stebbinsi
southern California
legless lizard
— SSC Occurs in moist, loose soil in coastal sand dunes and a variety of interior habitats, including sandy washes and alluvial fans. Tolerant of disturbances.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Arizona elegans
occidentalis
California glossy
snake
— SSC Occurs in areas of rocky washes and loose, sandy soils and for burrowing in desert scrub grassland, coastal sage and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, and chaparral habitats.
Prefer open sandy areas with scattered brush, but also found in rocky areas.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Aspidoscelis
hyperythra
orange-throated
whiptail
MSHCP WL Occurs primarily on coarse soils in open coastal sage and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Aspidoscelis tigris
stejnegeri
San Diegan (coastal)
tiger whiptail
— SSC Occurs in dry, open areas with sparse foliage in coastal sage and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, chaparral, woodland, and riparian habitats.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Coleonyx variegatus
abbotti
San Diego banded
gecko
MSHCP SSC Prefers rocky areas in coastal sage and chaparral. None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Crotalus ruber
red-diamond
rattlesnake
MSHCP SSC Occurs in arid, rocky areas in creosote scrub, coastal sage and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, chaparral, oak and pine woodlands, grasslands, on cultivated areas.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 Phrynosoma blainvillii
coast horned lizard
MSHCP SSC Occurs in open areas with sandy soil and low vegetation in grasslands, coniferous forests, woodlands, and chaparral.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Salvadora hexalepis
virgultea
coast patch-nosed
snake
— SSC Occurs in coastal chaparral, desert scrub, washes, sandy flats and rocky areas. Requires small mammal burrows for refuge and overwintering sites.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Thamnophis
hammondii
two-striped
gartersnake
— SSC Marsh and swamp. Riparian scrub. Riparian woodland.
Wetland. Coastal California from vicinity of Salinas to northwest Baja California. From sea to about 7,000 ft
elevation. Highly aquatic, found in or near permanent fresh water. Often along streams with rocky beds and riparian growth.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Thamnophis sirtalis
pop. 1
south coast
gartersnake
— SSC Artificial standing waters. Marsh and swamp. Riparian scrub.
Riparian woodland. South coast flowing waters. South coast standing waters. Wetland. Southern California coastal plain from Ventura County to San Diego County, and from sea
level to about 850 m. Marsh and upland habitats near
permanent water with good strips of riparian vegetation.
None. Suitable habitat for this species is not present on or adjacent to the project site.
Code Designations
1 Federal Status: 2024 Endangered Species Act (ESA) Listing 2 State Status: 2024 California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Listing ESU = Evolutionary Significant Unit is a distinctive population.
FE = Listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
FT = Listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
FC = Candidate for listing (threatened or endangered) under the Endangered Species Act.
FD = Delisted in accordance with the Endangered Species Act.
FPD = Federally Proposed to be Delisted.
SE = Listed as endangered under CESA.
ST = Listed as threatened under CESA.
SSC = Species of Special Concern as identified by the CDFW.
FP = Listed as fully protected under the Fish and Game Code.
CFG = FGC = protected by Fish and Game Code 3503.5
CR = Rare in California.
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Status
Habitat Description3 Potential to Occur and Rationale4 USFWS1 CDFW2 MBTA = protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
— = Not federally listed
— = Not State-listed
Notes:
3 Habitat Description: Habitat description adapted from CNDDB or other specified source. 4 Potential to Occur and Rationale: Location of recorded species occurrences determined by geospatial information from BIOS 6 or other specified source.
Sources:
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2024. CNDDB RareFind 5 California Natural Diversity Database Query for Special -Status Species. Website:
https://map.dfg.ca.gov/rarefind/view/RareFind.aspx. Accessed June 12, 2024.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2024. Biogeographic Information and Observation System (BIOS 6). Website: https://map.dfg.ca.gov/bios/. Accessed June 12, 2024.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2024. Information for Planning and Consultation. Website: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/. Accessed June 12, 2024.
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