Appendix 9.20

Project: Agreement No. CE32/2011 (CE) Planning and Engineering Study on the Remaining Development in Tung Chung Appendix 9.20 – Full list of Fauna species of conservation importance recorded in the present survey, stipulated in EIA SB and reported by previous studies Page 1 of 28

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Mammals Cap. 170; Yes. Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Cap. 586; Reclamation sites within their distribution range in Mostly in waters north CITES: Appendix I; Hong Kong. and west of Lantau, this Chinese White Common in the Class I Protected Animal of species was also 1 Dolphin * North Lantau waters Western Hong Kong PRC; recorded in the Sousa chinensis waters China Species Red List: coastal/marine waters Endangered; near Tai Ho area. IUCN (2015): Near Threatened Seen in woodland, No. orchards, Japanese Pipistrelle can inhabit a wide range of urbanised/disturbed, dry habitats. In addition, this species can inhabit urbanised Japanese Pipistrelle abandoned agricultural Very common in Hong 2 Cap. 170 Widespread landscape. Hence, it can still inhabit the Project Area Pipistrellus abramus land and watercourse Kong within the TCW-PDA and during operation phase. woodland and mangroves outside the Project Area Cap. 170 No. China Red Data Book: Short-nosed Fruit Bat can inhabit a wide range of Short-nosed Fruit Bat Seen in watercourse within Very common in Hong 3 Indeterminate; Widespread habitats. In addition, this species can inhabit urbanised the TCW-PDA Kong Cynopterus sphinx Fellowes et al. (2002): landscape. Hence, it can still inhabit the Project Area LC during operation phase.

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Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Pomona Leaf-nosed Fairly widely distributed No. A cave on the eastern Cap. 170 4 Bat in countryside areas Very common The cave will be away from the proposed coastline of Tai Ho Wan Fellowes et al. 2002: LC developments. Hipposideros pomona throughout Hong Kong Widely distributed in No. Least Horseshoe Bat A cave on the eastern Cap. 170 5 countryside areas Uncommon The cave will be away from the proposed Rhinolophus pusillus coastline of Tai Ho Wan Fellowes et al. 2002: PRC throughout Hong Kong developments. A cave on the eastern No. Chinese Horseshoe Bat Widely distributed in 6 coastline of Tai Ho Wan. Cap. 170 countryside areas Very common The cave will be away from the proposed Rhinolophus sinicus developments. Also found in Tung Chung throughout Hong Kong No Himalayan Leaf-nosed Widely distributed in Cap. 170 The occurrence of this species in the Assessment Area 7 Bat Tung Chung countryside areas Very common Fellowes et al. 2002: LC is extremely low as revealed by literature reviewed and Hipposideros armiger throughout Hong Kong field surveys. No Fairly widely distributed Leschenault’s Rousette Cap. 170 The occurrence of this species in the Assessment Area 8 Tung Chung in countryside areas Common is extremely low as revealed by literature reviewed and Rousettus leschenaulti Fellowes et al. 2002: LC throughout Hong Kong field surveys.

No Fairly widely distributed The occurrence of this species in the Assessment Area Lesser Bamboo Bat Cap. 170 9 Tung Chung in countryside areas Very common is extremely low as revealed by literature reviewed and Tylonycteris pachypus Fellowes et al. 2002: LC throughout Hong Kong field surveys.

No Fairly widely distributed Brown Noctule Cap. 170 The occurrence of this species in the Assessment Area 10 Tai Ho in countryside areas Common is extremely low as revealed by literature reviewed and Nyctalus noctula Fellowes et al. 2002: PRC throughout Hong Kong field surveys.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Birds (All wild birds are protected under Cap 170, and not individually indicated in the column of Protection/Conservation Status Found in orchard, No. watercourses and reedbed Little Egret can utilize a wide range of wetland within the TCW-PDA, and habitats. found in seawall in TCE- Widely distributed in Little Egret Fellowes et al. (2002): PRC, 11 PDA, also in lowlying wet or coastal Common resident Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment (RC) Egretta garzetta urbanised/disturbed, areas in Hong Kong Area was low in Hong Kong context. mudflat, mangroves and watercourses outside the Project Area. Yes China Red Data Book: Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Chinese Egret * Found in mangroves in Endangered; Most records come 12 the west of Tung Chung Rare passage migrant This species is mainly recorded from Mai Po. The IUCN (2015): vulnerable; from Deep Bay Area Egretta eulophotes Bay in previous study occurrence of this species in the Assessment Area is Fellowes et al. (2002): GC extremely low as revealed by literature reviewed and field surveys. No. Found in seawall in the Reef Egret mainly occurs in natural coastal habitats, Pacific Reef Heron footprint of Road P1, and Mainly found in rocky 13 Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) Uncommon resident which will not be affected by the development. In Egretta sacra mangroves and mudflat shores outside the Project Area addition, the occurrence of this species in the Assessment Area was also very low.

Found in Deep Bay area, No Intermediate Egret Tai Long Wan, Starling Common passage Found in mudflat outside Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment 14 Fellowes et al. (2002): RC Inlet, Tai O, Cape migrant. Egretta intermedia the PDAs Area was low in Hong Kong context. D'Aguilar.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Mainly found in inter- No. Grey Heron Found in watercourse, tidal habitats, fishpond Common winter visitor Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment 15 mudflat and mangroves Fellowes et al. (2002): PRC and gei wais in the Deep Ardea cinerea outside the Project Area Area was low in Hong Kong context. Bay Area

Found in watercourse, No. Great Egret Fellowes et al. (2002): PRC, Mainly found in wetlands Common resident and 16 mudflat and mangroves Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Ardea alba (RC) in the Deep Bay areas winter visitor outside the Project Area Area was low in Hong Kong context. No Eastern Cattle Egret Found in coastal areas Widely distributed in Resident and common The occurrence of this species within the Assessment 17 Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) Bubulcus coromandus outside the TCW-PDA Hong Kong. passage migrant. Area was low as revealed from reviewed literature and field surveys.

Found in orchard, Widely distributed in No. urbanised/disturbed, Hong Kong, but Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment watercourse, and active Chinese Pond Heron Fellowes et al. (2002): PRC, particularly common in Area was very low in Hong Kong context. 18 agricultural land within the Common resident (RC) the Deep Bay area. Ardeola bacchus TCW-PDA, and Found in almost any mangroves and mudflat lowlying damp areas outside the Project Area Found in orchard, dry No. abandoned agricultural Mainly found in low Black-crowned Night Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment land within the TCW- lying wetlands and Common resident and 19 Heron Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) Area was low in Hong Kong context. PDA, and watercourse, coastal areas with winter visitor Nycticorax nycticorax mangroves and mudflat mangroves outside the Project Area

Present all year, locally No. Striated Heron Found in watercourse and Found in streams in 20 mudflat outside the Project Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) uncommon in summer Abundance of this species recorded within the Butorides striatus wooded areas Area and scarce in winter Assessment Area was very low.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Found in No. urbanised/disturbed within Mainly found in Uncommon summer Yellow Bittern Abundance of this species recorded within the 21 the TCW- PDA and Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) mangroves or reedbed in visitor and passage Assessment Area was very low. Ixobrychus sinensis mudflat outside the Project the Deep Bay area migrant Area Found in mangroves, dry No. abandoned agricultural Cap. 586; Areas of affected habitats only account for a small land in the TCW-PDA, Class 2 Protected Animal of Widely distributed in proportion of the daily home-range of this species. Black Kite and found in mudflat, China; Common resident and 22 Hong Kong and occurs in woodland, winter visitor Milvus migrans CITES: Appendix II; many types of habitats In addition, this species is known to utilize urban urbanised/disturbed and landscape. Hence, it can inhabit the Assessment Area shrubland/grassland Fellowes et al. (2002): (RC) during operation phase outside the Project Area Found in dry abandoned No. agricultural land, Areas of affected habitats only account for a small woodland and Cap. 586; proportion of the daily home-range of this species. Eastern Buzzard urbanised/disturbed in the Widely distributed in TCE-PDA, and in Class 2 Protected Animal of In addition, this species is known to utilize urban 23 Buteo japonicus Hong Kong and occurs in Common winter visitor mangroves, reedbed, China; many types of habitats landscape. Hence, it can inhabit the Assessment Area woodland, CITES: Appendix II during operation phase urbanised/disturbed and shrubland/grassland outside the Project Area

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Cap.586: No.

Found in Class 2 Protected Animal of This species was only recorded a few times in the China; Crested Serpent Eagle shrubland/grassland within Mostly recorded from Assessment Area. Areas of affected habitats only Uncommon resident 24 the TCW-PDA and CITES: Appendix II; account for a small proportion of the daily home-range Spilornis cheela well-wooded areas woodland outside the China Red Data Book: of this species. Project Area VulnerableFellowes et al. (2002): (LC)

Cap. 586 No.

Class 2 Protected Animal of This species is only recorded once in the Assessment China; Reported from Soaring above mangroves Area. Areas of affected habitats only account for a Bonelli’s Eagle in the estuary of Tung widespread locations, 25 CITES: Appendix II; Rare resident small proportion of the daily home-range of this Chung Stream outside the usually in poorly- Aquila fasciatus China Red Data Book: species. Project Area vegetated areas Rare; Fellowes et al. (2002): RC

Cap. 586 Mainly recorded from No. Class 2 Protected Animal of marshes, agricultural land This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Found in Eurasian Hobby China; and light wooded hills in Uncommon passage Area. Abundance of this species recorded within the 26 shrubland/grassland northern, eastern and migrant Assessment Area was very low. Falco subbuteo outside the Project Area CITES: Appendix II; central parts of the New Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) Territories

Cap. 586 Yes. Mainly found in areas Crested Goshawk Found in woodland near Class 2 Protected Animal Woodland in which this species were sighted of forest and mature Uncommon resident 27 Shek Mun Kap in the of China; repeatedly might be affected by the development. Accipiter trivirgatus TCW-PDA woodland CITES: Appendix II

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Mostly found in lightly- No Cap. 586 wooded hillsides or This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Chinese Sparrowhawk Found in woodland near Class 2 Protected Animal of marshes in widespread Uncommon passage Area. Abundance of this species recorded within the 28 Shek Mun Kap in the China; areas of the New migrant Assessment Area was very low. Accipiter soloensis TCW-PDA CITES: Appendix II Territories and Hong Kong Island

Cap. 586; No. This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Found in urbanised/ Class 2 Protected Animal of Widely distributed in Peregrine Falcon Area. Areas of affected habitats only account for a 29 disturbed in the TCW- China; Hong Kong and occurs in Rare resident small proportion of the daily home-range of this Falco peregrinus PDA CITES: Appendix 1; mainly in open areas species. Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Found in No. shrubland/grassland Cap. 586; Widely distributed in This species was only recorded twice in the Common Kestrel outside the Project Area, Assessment Area. Areas of affected habitats only 30 Class 2 Protected Animal of Hong Kong and occurs in Common winter visitor and urbanised/disturbed account for a small proportion of the daily home-range Falco tinnunculus China: CITES: Appendix II; mainly in open areas within project area of of this species. service reservoir No. Found in lowlying areas Little Ringed Plover Found in mudflat outside Common winter visitor No important habitats of this species will be affected. 31 Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) with freshwater and the Project Area and passage migrant Charadrius dubius fishpond areas In addition, the occurrence of this species in the Assessment Area was very low.

No. Hillside covered by Eurasian Woodcock Found in Cloudy Hill, The occurrence of this species within the Assessment 32 shrubland/grassland in Tai Nil Scarce winter visitor. Tai Po Kau, Shek Kong. Area was low as revealed from reviewed literature and Scolopax rusticola Ho field surveys.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** No Grey-tailed Tattler Found in mudflat in the Common passage The occurrence of this species within the Assessment 33 Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Found in Deep Bay area. Heteroscelus brevipes TCW-PDA migrant. Area was low as revealed from reviewed literature and field surveys. Found in orchard, dry Yes. abandoned agricultural This species was regularly recorded within the land, active agricultural Class 2 Protected Animal Widely distributed in Assessment Area. Greater Coucal land and of China; Hong Kong and occurs Common resident 34 urbanised/disturbed in in many types of Centropus sinensis the TCW-PDA, and China Red Data Book: habitats found in woodland and Vulnerable shrubland/grassland outside the Project Area China Red Data Book: No Lesser Coucal Recorded in woodland in Vulnerable; Widely distributed in The occurrence of this species within the Assessment 35 Common resident Centropus bengalensis previous studies Class 2 Protected Animal of Hong Kong. Area was low as revealed from reviewed literature and PRC field surveys. Cap. 586; Found in poorly- No. CITES: Appendix II; This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Found in vegetated boulder-stream Eurasian Eagle Owl Area. Abundance of this species recorded within the 36 shrubland/grassland Class 2 Protected Animal of hillsides with grass, low Scarce resident Assessment Area was very low. Bubo bubo outside the Project Area China; shrubland or lightly- wooded areas Fellowes et al. (2002): RC Found in Discovery Bay, No. Class II Protected Animal of Brown Fish Owl Estuary in Tai Ho (outside Pak Tam Chung, Tai Habitat of this species will not be affected 37 PRC; Scarce resident. the Assessment Area) Tan, Yung Shue O, Sham Ketupa zeylonensis Appendix 2 of CITES Chung.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Cap. 586; Found in a variety of Yes. Found in woodland wooded habitats Habitats of this species might be affected and this Class 2 Protected Animal within the TCW-PDA, including woodland, species was regularly recorded within the Collared Scops Owl of China; 38 and woodland and fung shui woods, Common resident Assessment Area. Otus lettia shrubland/grassland CITES: Appendix II; shrubland with outside the Project Area scattered big trees, garden and city parks Common spring No. Mostly recorded over migrant, localized The frequency of occurrence of this species in the Pacific Swift Flying above hillside in 39 Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) fish ponds in Deep Bay summer visitor, scarce Assessment Area was low. Wong Nai Uk Apus pacificus area. and irregular in autumn and winter

Found in orchard and Found in a variety of Yes. Common Emerald woodland within the wooded habitats Habitats of this species might be affected and this China Red Data Book: Scarce but 40 Dove TCW-PDA, and including woodland, species was regularly recorded within the Vulnerable widespread resident Chalcophaps indica woodland outside the fung shui woods and Assessment Area. Project Area shrubland

Mainly found in coastal No. White-throated mudflat and mangroves, This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Found in mudflat outside 41 Kingfisher Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) also seen in inland Common resident. Area. Abundance of this species recorded within the the Project Area Halcyon smyrnensis fishponds, wet Assessment Area was very low. agricultural areas

No. Mainly found in coastal The abundance of this species recorded in the Black-Capped Found in watercourses, Common passage areas, particularly those Assessment Area was low. Frequency of recording was 42 Kingfisher mudflat and mangroves Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) migrant and winter with mudflats, creeks, also low. In addition, the important habitats (e.g., Halcyon pileata outside the Project Area visitor. mangroves and gei wais mangroves, mudflat, streams) of this species will not be directly affected by the development.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** No. Occur almost exclusively Grey-chinned Minivet Found in woodland and Common in winter, This species was only recorded twice in the 43 watercourse outside the Fellowes et al. (2002): LC in wooded areas of the Assessment Area. The abundance of this species Pericrocotus solaris scarce in summer. Project Area Central New Territories recorded within the Assessment Area was also very low. No. Black-winged Found in Widely distributed in Rare passage migrant This species was only recorded once in the Assessment 44 Cuckooshrike urbanised/disturbed in the Nil woodland throughout and winter visitor Area. Abundance of this species recorded within the Coracina melaschistos TCW-PDA Hong Kong Assessment Area was very low. Widely distributed in No. Verditer Flycatcher Found in woodland outside This species was only recorded once in the Assessment 45 Nil wooded localities Rare winter visitor the Assessment Area Eumyias thalassinus throughout Hong Kong Area. Abundance of this species recorded within the Assessment Area was very low. Common passage No. Zitting Cisticola Found in seawall outside Widely distributed in This species was only recorded twice in the 46 Fellowes et al. (2002): LC migrant and winter the Project Area open areas of long grass Cisticola juncidis visitor Assessment Area. Abundance of this species recorded within the Assessment Area was very low. No. Fire-breasted Found in woodland and This species was only recorded twice in the 47 Flowerpecker urbanised/disturbed Nil Found in wooded areas Scarce winter visitor Assessment Area. Abundance of this species recorded Dicaeum ignipectus outside the Project Area within the Assessment Area was very low. No. This species mainly inhabits shrubland, which will not Found in Cap. 586; Mainly found in open Chinese Hwamei be directly affected by the development. 48 urbanised/disturbed and closed-canopy Common resident CITES: Appendix II The birds can move to shrubland away from the Garrulax canorus outside the Project Area shrubland development sites temporary during construction phase, if affected.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Chestnut-collared No. Widely distributed in Yuhina Found in orchard in the Rare winter visitor This species was only recorded once in the Assessment 49 Fellowes et al. (2002): LC woodland TCW-PDA Area. Yuhina torqueola Found in scattered No. wooded locations, e.g., This species was only recorded once and was sighted Red-billed Leiothrix Found in woodland outside 50 Cap. 586 Shing Mun, Tai Mo Uncommon resident outside the Assessment Area. Abundance of this the Assessment Area Leiothrix lutea Shan, Tai Po Kau, Lam species recorded within the Assessment Area was very Tsuen valley low.

Found in scattered No. Rufous-Capped This species was only recorded once and was sighted Found in woodland outside wooded locations, e.g., 51 Babbler Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Uncommon resident outside the Assessment Area. Abundance of this the Assessment Area Shing Mun, Tai Po Kau, Stachyris ruficeps Ng Tung Chai species recorded within the Assessment Area was very low. No. Ashy Drongo Found in woodland outside Found in woodland and This species was only recorded twice. 52 Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Rare winter visitor Dicrurus leucophaeus the Project Area woodland edges Abundance of this species recorded within the Assessment Area was very low. Found in plantation and No Black-naped Oriole orchard in the TCW-PDA Mainly found in lightly- This species was only recorded twice. 53 Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Scarce passage migrant Oriolus chinensis and woodland outside the wooded rural areas Abundance of this species recorded within the Project Area Assessment Area was very low (3 birds). Found in dry abandoned No. White-shouldered agricultural land in the Mainly found in open Common passage This species was only recorded twice. Starling 54 TCW-PDA and mudflat Fellowes et al. (2002): (LC) country in rural areas migrant Abundance of this species recorded within the Sturnus sinensis and mangroves outside Assessment Area was very low. Project Areas

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Widely distributed in No. Red-billed Starling Found in woodland in the This species was only recorded twice. 55 Fellowes et al. (2002): GC lowland areas and Common winter visitor Spodiopsar sericeus TCW-PDA mangroves Abundance of this species recorded within the Assessment Area was very low. Found in Sai Kung, Luk No Keng, Tai Po Kau, Tai The occurrence of this species within the Assessment Grey Treepie Hillside covered by Tam Reservoir, Ho Scarce winter visitor Area was low as revealed from reviewed literature and 56 shrubland/grassland in Tai Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Chung, Hong Kong and resident. field surveys. Dendrocitta formosae Ho University, Lam Tsuen, Hok Tau.

No. Found in orchard in the IUCN (2015): Near- This species was only recorded within the Assessment Collared Crow TCW-PDA, and woodland Usually found near 57 threatened; Uncommon resident Area a few times. Corvus torquatus and mudflat outside the coastal areas Project Area Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Abundance of this species recorded within the Assessment Area was low. Reptiles Class 2 Protected Animal of No. Distributed in rocky areas Found in ravine woodland China; This species was only recorded once within the Tokay Gecko in Wong Lung Hang in Tung Chung and Sham 58 China Red Data Book: Uncommon Assessment Area, and not in areas directly affected by Wat on Lantau Island, Gecko gecko Stream outside the Project Endangered; the development project Area Lion Rock Country Park Fellowes et al. (2002): RC Found in China Red Data Book No. Copperhead Racer Widely distributed in 59 shrubland/grassland Status: Endangered; Common Snake is relatively mobile and this species can inhabit a Coelognathus radiata Hong Kong outside the Project Area Fellowes et al. (2002): PRC wide range of habitats

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** CITES: Appendix II; No. Common Rat Snake Found in orchard in the China Red Data Book Widely distributed in Snake is relatively mobile and this species can inhabit a 60 Common Ptyas mucosus TCW-PDA Status: Endangered; Hong Kong wide range of habitats Fellowes et al. (2002): PRC No Appendix 2 of CITES; The occurrence of this species within the Assessment IUCN (2015): Vulnerable; Area was low as revealed from reviewed literature and King Cobra Grassland near the estuary Widely distributed 61 Uncommon field surveys. Ophiophagus hannah of Tung Chung Stream China Red Data Book: throughout Hong Kong. Critically Endangered; Fellowes et al. (2002): PRC

CITES: Appendix II; No. Chinese Cobra Found in orchard in the Widely distributed in Snake is relatively mobile and this species can inhabit a 62 China Red Data Book: Common Naja atra TCW-PDA Hong Kong Vulnerable wide range of habitats

Yes Mountain Water Distributed in streams Found in woodland in Stream habitat will not be directly affected, but 63 Snake Fellowes et al. (2002): L C in central New Uncommon the TCW-PDA might be indirectly affected during construction Sinonatrix percarinata Territories phase

Cap. 170; No The occurrence of this species within the Assessment Class I Protected Animal of Area was low as revealed from reviewed literature and PRC; Sighted at the mouth of the field surveys. Burmese Python Widely distributed 64 main stream (Tung Chung CITES: Appendix I; Uncommon Python bivittatus throughout Hong Kong. Stream) IUCN (2015): Vulnerable; China Red Data Book: Critically Endangered

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Amphibian Found in natural Yes Cap. 170, mountain streams with Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief. Hong Kong Newt * Found in Wang Lung IUCN (2015): Near clear water, large The stream habitats will not be directly, but might Threatened, boulders and vegetated Common be indirectly affected during construction and 65 Paramesotriton Hang Stream outside the hongkongensis Project Area Fellowes et al. (2002): areas. Occasionally operation phases (e.g., run off) PGC seen in pools in catchwaters

Yes. Stream habitats of this species will not be directly Found in watercourses IUCN (2015): vulnerable; Found in and near hill Lesser Spiny Frog affected. 66 within and outside the Fellowes et al. (2002): streams in a wide range Common Paa exilispinosa Project Area PGC of altitudes However, streams might be affected indirectly during construction phase. Class 2 Protected Animal Found in orchard in the Lowland species found Chinese Bullfrog of China; Yes. TCW-PDA and in cultivated lands, 67 Hoplobatrachus Fellowes et al. (2002): Common Habitat of this species might be affected during woodland outside the ponds, streams and chinensis Potential Regional construction. Due to low mobility of amphibian, Project Area marshes. Concern mortality might be resulted.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Endemic to Hong Yes. Kong; formerly found in Lamma, Lantau, Po Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Toi and Chek Lap Kok. Romer’s Tree frogs were regularly recorded within Relocated to various the Assessment Area, including habitats that will be sites in the New potentially affected. Due to low mobility of Territories; amphibian, mortality might be resulted. Breeds in shaded, still Found in urbanised/disturbed, Cap. 170, or slow-flowing waters Romer’s Tree Frog * woodland and orchard IUCN (2015): endangered; that are fish free and Locally common in 68 are low in nutrient Liuixalus romeri within the TCW-PDA Fellowes et al. (2002): scattered locations and woodland outside PGC content. The breeding the Project Area sites are usually associated with forest or shrubland, while non-breeding individuals are found in forest, plantation and clearings within them

Only reported from three Yes locations in Lantau Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Island (Tei Tong Tsai, This species is not reported from the Assessment Pak Kung Au, a stream Area from both reviewed literatures and field South China Cascade Only reported in three near Shek Pik) surveys. 69 Frog * Nil locations in Lantau Rare throughout Hong Kong, This species might be mainly inhabit upstream Amolops ricketti Island sections of the branches of Tung Chung Stream and all these three outside the Assessment Area. locations are outside the Assessment Area of the present study

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Yes. Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief This species was only reported from reviewed Short-legged Toad * IUCN (2015): Endangered Possibly endemic to Common in Hong literatures, inside the Assessment Area. However, Heard from woodland Hong Kong, found in 70 Xenophyrs Kong Island and a the low frequency of recording was probably due to outside Assessment Area Fellowes et al. (2002): mountain streams with few islands brachykolos PGC well-wooded banks the rarity of this species. Habitats of this species might be affected by the development. Due to low mobility of amphibian, mortality might be resulted. Fishes China Red Data Book: Yes. Endangered Records from Lantau Island, Hong Kong The habitats of this species will not be directly Japanese Eel Tung Chung Stream, Tai 71 China Key List: II Island, Sai Kung and Uncommon affected. Ho Anguilla japonica* Tsuen Wan in low IUCN (2015): Endangered abundance However, their habitats might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phases AFCD Assessment: Yes. Species of Conservation Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Importance Class II Protected Animal Records from Lantau The habitats of this species will not be directly Giant Mottled Eel Tung Chung Stream, Tai Uncommon 72 in China; Island, Sai Kung and affected. Anguilla marmorata* Ho Tsuen Wan China Red Data Book: However, their habitats might be indirectly affected Endangered during construction and operation phases (e.g., run off) Fellowes et al. (2002):GC

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Yes. AFCD Assessment: Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Beijiang Thick-lipped Records from reservoir Species of Conservation Barb Tung Chung Stream and catchments on Hong The habitats of this species will not be directly 73 Wong Lung Hang Importance Kong Island and a few Rare Acrossocheilus affected. Stream Fellowes et al. (2002):GC streams on Lantau beijiangensis* Island However, Tung Chung Stream might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phases (e.g., run off) Yes. A widespread species Tung Chung Stream, occurring in most The habitats of this species will not be directly Predaceous Chub Wong Lung Hang China Red Data Book: 74 unpolluted hill streams Common affected. Parazacco spilurus Stream, and Tai Ho Vulnerable in both upper and Stream However, Tung Chung Stream might be indirectly lower courses affected during construction and operation phases (e.g., run off) Records from a few Yes. AFCD Assessment: streams in North District, Sai Kung and The habitats of this species will not be directly Rice Fish Estuary of Tung Chung Species of Conservation 75 on Lantau Island as Uncommon affected. Oryzias curvinotus Bay Importance well as some reservoirs However, their habitats might be indirectly affected Fellowes et al. (2002):GC in North District and during construction and operation phase (e.g., run Tuen Mun off)s Yes. Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Seaweed Pipefish Estuary of Tung Chung The habitats of this species will not be directly 76 Nil Distribution unknown Locally abundant Syngnathus schlegeli* Bay affected. However, their habitats might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phases (e.g., run off)

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Occasionally found in Yes. shallow, sheltered areas Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Cap. 586 of corals and boulders, Common Seahorse Estuary of Tung Chung CITES: Appendix II primarily in eastern The habitats of this species will not be directly 77 Moderately abundant Hippocampus kuda Bay IUCN (2015): Vulnerable waters but also around affected. man-made structures However, their habitats might be indirectly affected such as abandoned nets, during construction and operation phases (e.g., run pipes and shark nets off) Yes. Black-spotted Gudgeon Butis Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Records from a few melanostigma Estuary of Tung Chung The habitats of this species will not be directly 78 Nil streams in Sai Kung Uncommon ( = Crimson-tipped Bay affected. and Lantau Island Flathead Gudgeon However, their habitats might be indirectly affected Butis melanostigma)* during construction and operation phases (e.g., run off) Yes. The habitats of this species will not be directly Mangrove Goby Estuary of Tung Chung Nil affected. 79 Lantau Rare Hemigobius hoevenii Stream However, their habitats might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phases (e.g., run off) Yes. Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief AFCD Assessment: Restricted distribution Spotty Band Goby The habitats of this species will not be directly Estuary of Tung Chung Species of Conservation in Hong Kong, only 80 Glossogobius Uncommon affected. Stream Importance recorded in a few olivaceus* reservoirs and estuaries However, their habitats might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phases (e.g., run off)

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Yes. The habitats of this species will not be directly Archpatch Puffer Estuary of Tung Chung Fellowes et al. (2002): 81 Tai Ho Rare affected. Takifugu ocellatus Stream Local Concern for habitat However, their habitats might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phases (e.g., run off) No. Snowy Puffer 82 Tung Chung Bay Nil Distribution unknown Common Takifugu niphobles This is a common and moderately abundant species in Hong Kong. AFCD Assessment: Yes. Species of Conservation Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief. The habitats of Importance this might not be directly affected, but might be Ayu In Hong Kong, only Rare 83 Tai Ho Wan indirectly affected during construction and Plecoglossus altivelis* China Red Data Book: found in Tai Ho operation phase (e.g., run off). Vulnerable Fellowes et al. (2002): RC No. Green Mudskipper This is neither a rare species in Hong Kong nor 84 Ma Wan Chung Bay Nil Distribution unknown Uncommon Scartelaos histophorus protected species / species of conservation importance.

Yes. Indo-Pacific Tropical Listed as “Near Found in intertidal The habitats of this might not be directly affected, 85 Sand Goby Tai Ho Threatened” in IUCN waters throughout Common but might be indirectly affected during construction Favonigobius reichei Hong Kong (2015) and operation phase (e.g., run off). White-lined Chinese AFCD Assessment: Yes. Chest-catfish Species of Conservation The habitats of this might not be directly affected, 86 Tung Chung Stream Tung Chung Stream Rare Glyptothorax Importance; but might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phase (e.g., run off). pallozonum Fellowes et al. (2002): GC

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Recorded from a few Yes. Small Snakehead Tung Chung Stream, Tai Fellowes et al. (2002): streams in North 87 Uncommon The habitats of this might not be directly affected, Channa asiatica Ho Local Concern District and on Lantau but might be indirectly affected during construction Island. and operation phase (e.g., run off). Yes. Dark-margined Stream within Tung Fellowes et al. (2002): 88 Flagtail Distribution unknown Very rare The habitats of this might not be directly affected, Chung Bay Regional Concern but might be indirectly affected during construction Kuhlia marginata and operation phase (e.g., run off). Yes. Alligator Pipefish Local population Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief 89 Syngnathoides Tung Chung Bay Nil Tung Chung Bay unknown The habitats of this might not be directly affected, biaculeatus* but might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phase (e.g., run off). AFCD Assessment: Yes. Purple Neon Goby Species of Conservation The habitats of this might not be directly affected, 90 Stiphodon Tung Chung Stream Distribution unknown Uncommon Importance but might be indirectly affected during construction atropurpureus Fellowes et al. (2002): GC and operation phase (e.g., run off). Yes. Wuhanlinigobius The habitats of this might not be directly polylepis ( = Considered “Endangered” 91 Tung Chung Bay Restricted Rare in China affected, but might be indirectly affected Eugnathogobius in China polylepis) during construction and operation phase (e.g., run off). AFCD Assessment: Species No. Largesnout Goby of Conservation Importance; Records from a few Tai Ho stream will not be affected. 92 Awaous Tai Ho streams on Hong Kong Rare Fellowes et al. (2002): melanocephalus Island and Lantau Regional Concern Longheaded Eagle Ray No. 93 Project footprint of 3RS IUCN (2015): Endangered Distribution unknown Unknown The species is an offshore species. Aetobatus flagellum

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** China Species Red List: No. Red Stingray Tai Ho, Sha Lo Wan Endangered; The species is an offshore species. 94 Distribution unknown Unknown Dasyatis akajei and Sham Wat IUCN (2015): Near Threatened Recorded in northern No. Pale-edged Stingray and western Chek Lap IUCN (2015): Near The species is an offshore species. 95 Distribution unknown Unknown Dasyatis zugei Kok waters and project Threatened footprint of 3RS The Brothers, No. SCLKCMP, northern The species is an offshore species. Goatee Croaker China Species Red List: 96 and western Chek Lap Distribution unknown Unknown Vulnerable Dendrophysa russelii Kok waters, and project footprint of 3RS Recorded in northern No. Long-toothed Grouper Chek Lap Kok waters of The species is an offshore species. 97 IUCN (2015): Vulnerable Shallow coral area Rare Epinephelus bruneus Chek Lap Kok, SCLKCMP Coral communities in No. Orange-spotted turbid waters and The species is an offshore species. Recorded in the project IUCN (2015): Near brackish environments 98 Grouper Rare footprint of 3RS Threatened along the coast from Epinephelus coioides inshore waters of bays to deeper offshore grounds Yellow Croaker Western Chek Lap Kok China Species Red List: Disappeared as a local No. 99 Distribution unknown The species is an offshore species. Larimichthys crocea waters Vulnerable major catch Tiger-toothed Croaker SCLKCMP, project China Species Red List: No. 100 Distribution unknown Unknown The species is an offshore species. Otolithes ruber footprint of 3RS Vulnerable

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Banded Tuna No. Northern Chek Lap Kok IUCN (2015): Near 101 Distribution unknown Unknown The species is an offshore species. Scomberomorus waters, the Brothers Threatened commerson Butterflies Yes. This species is only recorded in a few localities in Jhora Scrub Hopper Found in watercourse Very rare in Hong Hong Kong, but was regularly recorded in the and wet abandoned Found in abandoned Kong; section of east branch of Tung Chung Stream near 102 * Nil agricultural land in the agricultural land First recorded in Fong Yuen Marsh. The larval foodplant of this Aeromachus jhora TCW- PDA Hong Kong in 2009 species is also found in that location. The development might result in loss of breeding habitat. No.

Oriental Straight Swift Found in woodland near Widely distributed in This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Nil grassland throughout Rare 103 Shek Mun Kap in the Area. Parnara bada Hong Kong TCW-PDA Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low. No. Found in woodland along Found in scattered areas Great Swift This species was only recorded once in the Assessment the eastern branch of Tung Fellowes et al. (2002): including Shan Liu, Fung Rare 104 Area. Pelopidas assamensis Chung Stream in the Local Concern Yuen, Tai Lam Wu, Sam TCW-PDA A Chung Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low. No.

Grass Demon Widely distributed in This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Found in orchard in the Rare 105 Nil agricultural land Area. Udaspes folus TCW-PDA throughout Hong Kong Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** No.

Powdered Oak Blue This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Found in orchard in the Found in scattered areas Rare 106 Nil Area. Arhopala bazalus TCW-PDA in Hong Kong Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low. No. Found in scattered areas including Tai Po Kau, Lesser Forest Blue Found in woodland outside Fellowes et al. (2002): This species was only recorded once in the Assessment 107 Tai Mo Shan, Kadoorie Rare Local Concern Area. Taraka hamada the Project Area Farm and Botanic Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Garden, Tai Tan Area was very low. No. Found in active Found in scattered areas Forget-me-not This species was only recorded once in the Assessment agricultural land near Lung including Pui O, Tai Po Very rare 108 Nil Area. Catochrysops strabo Tseng Tau outside Project Kau, Fung Yuen, Shing Area Mun Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low. No.

White Royal This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Found in woodland in the Found in scattered areas Very rare 109 Nil Area. Pratapa deva TCW-PDA in Hong Kong Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low. No. Found in orchard in the Orange Punch This species was only recorded once in the Assessment TCW-PDA and woodland Fellowes et al. (2002): Found in most country Rare 110 Area. Dodona egeon near San Tau outside the Local Concern parks Project Area Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** No. Found in orchard in the Painted Lady This species was only recorded once in the Assessment TCW-PDA and active Fellowes et al. (2002): Widely distributed Rare 111 Area. Vanessa cardui agricultural land outside Local Concern throughout Hong Kong the Project Area Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low. No.

Chestnut Tiger Found in woodland near This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Found in scattered areas Rare 112 San Tau outside the Nil Area. Parantica sita in Hong Kong Project Area Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low. No. Found in scattered areas including Ngau Ngak This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Found in dry abandoned Danaid Eggfly Shan, Lung Kwu Tan, Area. 113 agricultural land in the Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Uncommon Wetland Park, Mount Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Hypolimnas misippus TCW-PDA Parker, Cloudy Hill, Lin Area was very low. Ma Hang

Found in scattered areas No Common Cerulean Recorded in cultivated including Shek Pik, High The occurrence of this species within the 114 field near Shek Mun Kap Nil Junk Peak, Shek Mun Rare Assessment Area was low as revealed from Jamides celeno in previous study Kap, Fung Yuen, Pui O, reviewed literature and field surveys. Ma On Shan No.

Found in woodland near This species was only recorded once in the Assessment Metallic Cerulean Restricted distribution in 115 Shek Mun Kap and Fong Nil Very rare Area. Jamides alecto Hong Kong. Yuen in the TCW-PDA Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low.

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** No.

Pale Palm Dart Found in woodland near Widely distributed in This species was only recorded once in the Assessment 116 Shek Mun Kap in the Fellowes et al. (2002): LC grassland and shrubland Rare Area. Zizeeria maha TCW-PDA throughout Hong Kong. Abundance of this species recorded in the Assessment Area was very low. No Gaudy Baron Recorded in woodland Widely distributed in 117 near Shek Mun Kap in Nil woodland throughout Rare The occurrence of this species within the Assessment Euthalia lubentina previous study Hong Kong Area was low as revealed from reviewed literature and field surveys. Yes. Oriental Striped Blue A few scattered locations A bush at Hau Wong including Tung Chung, Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief 118 * Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Very rare Temple in previous survey Tai O, Lai Chi Wo, Kat Localities with the larval foodplants of this Leptotes plinius O, Tung Ping Chau species might be affected during construction Fung Shui Woodland at Yes. Common Birdwing * Shek Mun Kap, Cap. 170; Widely distributed Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief 119 Uncommon Troides helena Agricultural land in San Cap. 586 throughout Hong Kong Woodland habitat of this species might be affected Tauin previous survey during construction Location of record not Yes specified, this species is Cap. 170; Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Golden Birdwing * Widely distributed 120 usually found in Cap. 586; Rare Troides aecus throughout Hong Kong Location of recording and abundance recorded woodland of high Fellowes et al. (2002): LC were not specified. Out of precautionary principle, altitude this species was considered relevant to the project Yes Sullied Sailer Location of record not 121 Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Ma On Shan Very rare Location of recording and abundance recorded Neptis clinia specified were not specified. Out of precautionary principle, this species was considered relevant to the project

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** A few scattered Yes Small Grass Yellow Location of record not locations including Ping 122 Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Rare Location of recording and abundance recorded Eurema brigitta specified Shan Tsai, Yung Shue were not specified. Out of precautionary principle, O and Pat Sin Leng this species was considered relevant to the project Scattered locations Yes Swallowtail Location of record not including Ma On Shan, 123 Nil Rare (AFCD website) Location of recording and abundance recorded Papilio machaon specified Wu Kau Tang, Lung were not specified. Out of precautionary principle, Kwu Tan this species was considered relevant to the project A few scattered Yes Tiny Grass Blue Location of record not locations including 124 Nil Very rare Location of recording and abundance recorded Famegana alsulus specified Fung Yuen and Lung were not specified. Out of precautionary principle, Kwu Tan this species was considered relevant to the project Yes Scattered locations Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief Peacock Royal * Location of record not including Ma On Shan, 125 Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Rare Tajuria cippus specified Wu Kau Tang, Tai Po Location of recording and abundance recorded Kau were not specified. Out of precautionary principle, this species was considered relevant to the project Dragonfly Fellowes et al. (2002): LC Widespread in woodland No Blue-spotted Dusk- Found in orchard near Sha areas, including Hoi Ha, 126 hawker Tsui Tau within the TCW- Common Abundance and frequency of this species in the Ngong Ping, Sha Lo PDA Assessment Area were low. Gynacantha japonica Tung and Wu Kau Tang Found in dry abandoned Fellowes et al. (2002): PGC Widely distribute in No Emerald Cascader agricultural land near Shek moderately clean, rapidly 127 Common Abundance and frequency of this species in the Zygonyx iris Lau Po within the TCW- flowing forested streams Assessment Area were low. PDA throughout Hong Kong

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Found in scattered No. locations including Habitats of this species (mangroves) will not be Double Island, Lai Chi directly affected. Wo, Nam Chung, So Lo Pun, Yim Tso Ha Mangrove Skimmer Found in Tai Ho. IUCN (2015): vulnerable (Starling Inlet), Yung 128 Uncommon Orthetrum poecilops Location not specified Fellowes et al. (2002): GC Shue au and Yung Shue O. Occurs where small freshwater streams cascade into tidal mangroves

Horseshoe Crab Yes. Declining in range due Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief to water pollution/ loss of nursery grounds The habitats of this might not be directly affected, San Tau, Tung Chung China Species Red List: (Morton & Lee 2003); but might be indirectly affected during construction 129 Tachypleus tridentatus Uncommon Bay, Tai Ho Wan. Endangered locally found in Tsim and operation phase (e.g., run off). Bei Tsui, Pak Nai, Sham Wat, Yi O, Shui Hau Wan

Yes. Declining in range due Highlighted in the EIA Study Brief to water pollution/ loss of nursery grounds The habitats of this might not be directly affected, Carcinoscorpius San Tau, Tung Chung China Species Red List: (Morton & Lee 2003); but might be indirectly affected during construction 130 Uncommon rotundicauda Bay, Tai Ho Wan. Vulnerable locally found in Tsim and operation phase (e.g., run off). Bei Tsui, Pak Nai, Sham Wat, Yi O, Shui Hau Wan

Common names & Protection/ Conservation No Locations Distribution Rarity Relevant to Project Scientific names status ** Crustacea Yes. Freshwater Crab Middle course of Tung IUCN (2015): Vulnerable; Widespread in local The habitats of this might not be directly affected, 131 Chung River; Tai Ho Fairly common Cryptopotamon Fellowes et al. (2002): unpolluted streams but Tung Chung Stream might be indirectly anacoluthon Stream potential global concern affected during construction and operation phase (e.g., run off). San Tau and West Tung Found on sandy-mud or No. Chung Bay, , Tung Chung China Red Data Book: muddy bottoms. Major Common in mangrove 132 Metapenaeus spp. This is a commercial seafood and commonly found in East reclamation area and Vulnerable species cultivated at Mai and estuarine areas Hong Kong. near Siu Ho Po Nature Reserve No. Pseudopythina Tung Chung East Abundant in a gei wai of 133 Nil Endemic species maipoensis reclamation footprint Mai Po Nature Reserve This species is abundant in Mai Po Nature Reserve; only one individual was recorded in present survey. Coral Yes. Seawalls of North Common in western 134 Balanophyllia sp. Cap 586 Common The habitats of this might not be directly affected, Lantau coastline waters but might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phase (e.g., run off). Yes. Seawalls of North Common in western 135 Guaiagorgia sp. Nil Common The habitats of this might not be directly affected, Lantau coastline waters but might be indirectly affected during construction and operation phase (e.g., run off). Sham Wat to San Shek Yes. Wan; east of Chek Lap The habitats of this might not be directly affected, Kok; Northeast and Common in western but might be indirectly affected during construction 136 Echinomuricea sp. Nil Common southeast shores of waters and operation phase (e.g., run off). Airport Island (from previous study) Note: * - Highlighted in Study Brief Species underlined - not recorded in the present field survey