City of San Mateo General Plan

CITY OF SAN MATEO GENERAL PLAN

APPENDIX L

BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES – SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES

The special status species information contained in Appendix L is from Pacific Municipal Consultants (PMC), and was used in the analysis for the environmental impact report for the General Plan.

The Appendix includes the following:

1. Summary table that shows special status species with known occurrences within one mile of the General Plan planning area.

2. Table B-1, Special-status Plant Species Potentially Occurring within the Planning Area, from Appendix E in the environmental impact report.

3. Table B-2, Special-status Animal Species Potentially Occurring within the Project Planning Area, from Appendix E in the environmental impact report.

Scientific Name Common Name Federal Listing State Listing CNPS LOccurrence Count Acanthomintha duttonii San Mateo thorn-mint Endangered Endangered 1B.1 2 Actinemys marmorata western pond turtle None None 6 Allium peninsulare var. franciscanum Franciscan onion None None 1B.2 4 Amsinckia lunaris bent-flowered fiddleneck None None 1B.2 1 Antrozous pallidus pallid bat None None 1 Astragalus pycnostachyus var. pycnostachyus coastal marsh milk-vetch None None 1B.2 1 Athene cunicularia burrowing owl None None 1 Calicina minor Edgewood blind harvestman None None 1 Charadrius alexandrinus nivosus western snowy plover Threatened None 1 Chorizanthe cuspidata var. cuspidata San Francisco Bay spineflower None None 1B.2 1 Cirsium fontinale var. fontinale Crystal Springs fountain thistle Endangered Endangered 1B.1 1 Collinsia multicolor San Francisco collinsia None None 1B.2 2 Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. palustris Point Reyes bird's-beak None None 1B.2 1 Danaus plexippus monarch butterfly None None 1 Dipodomys venustus venustus Santa Cruz kangaroo rat None None 1 Dirca occidentalis western leatherwood None None 1B.2 1 Eriophyllum latilobum San Mateo woolly sunflower Endangered Endangered 1B.1 1 Euphydryas editha bayensis Bay checkerspot butterfly Threatened None 2 Falco peregrinus anatum American peregrine falcon Delisted Endangered 1 Fritillaria biflora var. ineziana Hillsborough chocolate lily None None 1B.1 2 Fritillaria liliacea fragrant fritillary None None 1B.2 3 Geothlypis trichas sinuosa saltmarsh common yellowthroat None None 1 Hesperevax sparsiflora var. brevifolia short-leaved evax None None 1B.2 1 Hesperolinon congestum Marin western flax Threatened Threatened 1B.1 7 Hydrochara rickseckeri Ricksecker's water scavenger beetle None None 1 Ischnura gemina San Francisco forktail damselfly None None 1 Lasiurus cinereus hoary bat None None 2 Laterallus jamaicensis coturniculus California black rail None Threatened 1 Lessingia arachnoidea Crystal Springs lessingia None None 1B.2 5 Malacothamnus arcuatus arcuate bush-mallow None None 1B.2 1 Malacothamnus davidsonii Davidson's bush-mallow None None 1B.2 1 Malacothamnus hallii Hall's bush-mallow None None 1B.2 1 Melospiza melodia pusillula Alameda song sparrow None None 2 Northern Coastal Salt Marsh Northern Coastal Salt Marsh None None 2 Nothochrysa californica San Francisco lacewing None None 1 Pentachaeta bellidiflora white-rayed pentachaeta Endangered Endangered 1B.1 1 Rallus longirostris obsoletus California clapper rail Endangered Endangered 4 Rana draytonii California red-legged frog Threatened None 3 Reithrodontomys raviventris salt-marsh harvest mouse Endangered Endangered 1 Serpentine Bunchgrass Serpentine Bunchgrass None None 2 Speyeria zerene myrtleae Myrtle's silverspot Endangered None 1 Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia San Francisco garter snake Endangered Endangered 3 Trifolium depauperatum var. hydrophilum saline clover None None 1B.2 1 Triphysaria floribunda San Francisco owl's-clover None None 1B.2 1 TABLE B‐1 SPECIAL‐STATUS PLANT SPECIES POTENTIALLY OCCURRING WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA

Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis Plants

Chaparral and valley and foothill Suitable habitat is present within the Acanthomintha duttonii grassland/serpentinite soils. Planning Area. There are two previously FE SE 1B Yes San Mateo thorn‐mint Blooming period: April ‐ June recorded occurrences within 1mile of Elevation: 50 – 300 meters the Planning Area. Cismontane woodland and valley and foothill Allium peninsulare var. grassland on clay, volcanic soils; often on Suitable habitat is present within the Planning Area. There are four previously franciscanum ~ ~ 1B serpentinite. Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of Blooming period: May ‐ June Franciscan onion the Planning Area. Elevation: 52 – 300 meters This annual herb in the Boraginaceae family is found in coastal bluff scrub, cismontane Suitable habitat is present within the Amsinckia lunaris Planning Area. There is one previously ~ ~ 1B woodland, and valley and foothill grassland. Yes recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Bent‐flowered fiddleneck Blooming period: March ‐ June Planning Area. Elevation: 3 – 500 meters Broadleafed upland forest, chaparral, and North Coast coniferous forest along Suitable habitat is present within the Arctostaphylos andersonii Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B openings, edges. Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of Anderson’s manzanita Blooming period: November – April the Planning Area. Elevation: 60 – 730 meters This perennial evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family is found in serpentinite Arctostaphylos hookeri ssp. Suitable habitat is present within the coastal scrub. Planning Area. There are no previously franciscana ~ ~ 1A Yes Blooming period: recorded occurrences within 1 mile of Franciscan manzanita February ‐ April the Planning Area. Elevation: 60 – 300 meters

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis This perennial evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family is found on serpentinite Arctostaphylos hookeri ssp. Suitable habitat is present within the outcrops in chaparral, coastal prairie, and Planning Area. There are no previously ravenii FE SE 1B Yes coastal scrub. recorded occurrences within 1mile of Presidio manzanita Blooming period: February ‐ March the Planning Area. Elevation: 45 – 215 meters

Arctostaphylos imbricata Chaparral and coastal scrub on rocky soils. Planning Area is located outside the elevation range for this species. There ~ SE 1B Blooming period: February ‐ May No San Bruno Mountain are no previously recorded occurrences manzanita Elevation: 275 – 370 meters within 1 mile of the Planning Area. Chaparral (maritime) and coastal scrub. Suitable habitat is present within the Arctostaphylos montaraensis Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B Blooming period: January ‐ March Yes Montara manzanita recorded occurrences within 1mile of Elevation: 150 – 500 meters the Planning Area. Planning Area is located outside the Chaparral and coastal scrub. Arctostaphylos pacifica known elevation range for this species. ~ SE 1B Blooming period: February ‐ April No There are no previously recorded Pacific manzanita Elevation: 330 meters occurrences within 1 mile of the Planning Area. Broadleafed upland forest, chaparral, and North Coast coniferous forest on granitic or sandstone soils. Blooming period: January ‐ April Planning Area is located outside the Arctostaphylos regismontana Elevation: 305 ‐ 730 meters known elevation range for this species. ~ ~ 1B No There are no previously recorded Kings Mountain manzanita occurrences within 1 mile of the Planning Area.

Astragalus pycnostachyus var. ~ ~ 1B This perennial herb in the Fabaceae family is Yes Suitable habitat is present within the

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis pycnostachyus found in mesic coastal dunes, coastal scrub, Planning Area. There is one previously Coastal marsh milk‐vetch marshes, and swamps along streamsides or recorded occurrence within 1mile of the in coastal salt. Planning Area. Blooming period: April ‐ October Elevation: 0 – 30 meters This annual herb in the Fabaceae family is found in playas, valley and foothill grassland Suitable habitat is present within the Astragalus tener var. tener Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B (adobe clay), and alkaline vernal pools. Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of Alkali milk‐vetch Blooming period: March ‐ June the Planning Area. Elevation: 1 ‐ 60 meters This rhizomatous herb is found in coastal prairie, marshes and swamps lake margins), Suitable habitat is present within the Carex comosa Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 2 valley and foothill grassland. Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of Bristly sedge Blooming period: May – September the Planning Area. Elevation: 0 – 625 meters Valley and foothill grassland. Alkaline soils, Suitable habitat is present within the Centromadia parryi ssp. sometimes described as heavy white clay. Planning Area. There are no previously congdonii ~ ~ 1B Blooming Period: May – October Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of Congdon's tarplant (November) the Planning Area. Elevation: 1 ‐ 230 meters Vernally mesic coastal prairie, meadows and seeps, coastal salt marsh, and valley‐foothill Suitable habitat is present within the Centromadia parryi ssp. parryi Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B grassland. Often alkaline sites. Yes Pappose tarplant recorded occurrences within 1mile of Blooming Period: May ‐ November the Planning Area. Elevation: 2 ‐ 420 meters

Chorizanthe cuspidata var. This annual herb in the Polygonaceae family Suitable habitat is present within the is found in coastal bluff scrub, coastal dunes, Planning Area. There is one previously cuspidate ~ ~ 1B Yes coastal prairie, and coastal scrub in sandy recorded occurrence within 1mile of the San Francisco Bay spineflower soils. Planning Area.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis Blooming period: April – July (August) Elevation: 3 – 215 meters This annual herb in the Polygonaceae family is found in chaparral (maritime), cismontane Chorizanthe robusta var. Suitable habitat is present within the woodland (openings), coastal dunes, coastal Planning Area. There are no previously robusta FE ~ 1B Yes scrub in sandy or gravelly soils. recorded occurrences within 1mile of Robust spineflower Blooming period: April ‐ September the Planning Area. Elevation: 3 – 300 meters This perennial herb in the Asteraceae family is found in broad‐leafed upland forest, Suitable habitat is present within the Cirsium andrewsii coastal bluff scrub, coastal prairie, coastal Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B Yes Franciscan thistle scrub in mesic, sometimes serpentinite soils. recorded occurrences within 1mile of Blooming period: March – July the Planning Area. Elevation: 0 – 150 meters Chaparral (openings), cismontane Cirsium fontinale var. woodlandm and valley and foothill grassland Suitable habitat is present within the fontinale Planning Area. There is one previously FE SE 1B on serpentinite seeps. Yes recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Crsytal Springs fountain Blooming period: May – October thistle Planning Area. Elevation: 46 – 175 meters Chaparral, coastal dunes, coastal prairie, and Cirsium occidentale var. coastal scrub. Suitable habitat is present within the Planning Area. There are no previously compactum ~ ~ 1B Blooming period: April ‐ June Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of Compact cobwebby thistle Elevation: 5 – 150 meters the Planning Area.

It is assumed that there is suitable Unknown habitat types. Cisium praeteriens habitat present within the Planning ~ ~ 1A Blooming period: June ‐ July Yes Area. There are no previously recorded Lost thistle Elevation: 0 – 100 meters occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Collinsia multicolor ~ ~ 1B This annual herb in the Scrophulariaceae Yes Suitable habitat is present within the

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis San Francisco collinsia family is found in closed‐cone coniferous Planning Area. There are two previously forest and coastal scrub sometimes in recorded occurrences within 1mile of serpentinite soils. the Planning Area. Blooming period: March ‐ May Elevation: 0 – 250 meters This annual herb in the Scrophulariaceae Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. family is found in marshes and swamps in Suitable habitat is present within the Planning Area. There is one previously palustris ~ ~ 1B coastal salt. Yes recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Blooming period: June – October Point Reyes bird's‐beak Planning Area. Elevation: 0 – 10 meters This perennial deciduous shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family is found in broad‐ leafed upland forest, closed‐cone coniferous Suitable habitat is present within the Dirca occidentalis forest, chaparral, cismontane woodland, Planning Area. There is one previously ~ ~ 1B Yes Western leatherwood north coast coniferous forest, riparian forest, recorded occurrence within 1mile of the and riparian woodland in mesic soils. Planning Area. Blooming period: January – March (April) Elevation: 50 – 395 meters

Cismontane woodland, often on serpentinite Suitable habitat is present within the Eriophyllum latilobum and on roadcuts. Planning Area. There is one previously FE SE 1B Yes San Mateo woolly sunflower Blooming period: May – June recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Elevation: 45 – 150 meters Planning Area.

Eryngium aristulatum var. Vernal pools. There is no suitable habitat within the Planning Area. There are no previously hooveri ~ ~ 1B Blooming period: July No recorded occurrences within 1mile of Hoover’s button‐celery Elevation: 3 – 45 meters the Planning Area.

Cismontane woodland and valley and foothill Suitable habitat is present within the Fritillaria biflora var. ineziana grassland on serpentinite soils. Planning Area. There are two previously ~ ~ 1B Yes Hillsborough chocolate lily Blooming period: March – April recorded occurrences within 1mile of Elevation: 150 meters the Planning Area.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis This perennial bulbiferous herb in the Liliaceae family is found in cismontane woodland, coastal prairie, coastal scrub, and Suitable habitat is present within the Fritillaria liliacea Planning Area. There are three ~ ~ 1B valley and foothill grassland, often in Yes Fragrant fritillary serpentinite soils. previously recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Blooming period: February ‐ April Elevation: 3 – 410 meters This annual herb in the Polemoniaceae family Suitable habitat is present within the Gilia capitata ssp. chamissonis is found in coastal dunes and coastal scrub. Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B Yes Dune gilia Blooming period: April ‐ July recorded occurrences within 1mile of Elevation: 2 – 30 meters the Planning Area. This perennial herb in the Asteraceae family is found in coastal bluff scrub, coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassland in sandy or Suitable habitat is present within the Grindelia hirsutula var. serpentinite soils. Planning Area. There are no previously maritime ~ ~ 1B Yes Blooming period: June ‐ September recorded occurrences within 1mile of San Francisco gumplant Elevation: 15 – 400 meters the Planning Area.

This perennial herb in the Asteraceae family is found in broad‐leafed upland forest, chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal Suitable habitat is present within the Helianthella castanea Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B scrub, riparian woodland, and valley and Yes Diablo helianthella foothill grassland. recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Blooming period: March ‐ June Elevation: 60 – 1,300 meters Valley and foothill grassland, sometimes on Hemizonia congesta ssp. Suitable habitat is present within the roadsides. Planning Area. There are no previously congesta ~ ~ 1B Yes Blooming period: April ‐ November recorded occurrences within 1mile of Seaside tarplant Elevation: 20 – 560 meters the Planning Area.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis Coastal bluff scrub (sandy soils) and coastal Hesperevax sparsiflora var. Suitable habitat is not present within the dunes. Planning Area. However, there is one brevifolia ~ ~ 1B No Blooming period: March – June previously recorded occurrence within Short‐leaved evax Elevation: 0 – 215 meters 1mile of the Planning Area. This annual herb in the Linaceae family is found in chaparral, and valley and foothill Suitable habitat is present within the Hesperolinon congestum Planning Area. There are seven FT ST 1B grassland in serpentinite soils. Yes previously recorded occurrences within Marin western flax Blooming period: April – July 1mile of the Planning Area. Elevation: 5 – 370 meters This perennial herb in the Rosaceae family is found in openings in closed‐cone coniferous Suitable habitat is present within the Horkelia cuneata ssp. sericea forest, chaparral (maritime), coastal dunes, Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B Yes Kellogg's horkelia and coastal scrub in sandy or gravelly soils. recorded occurrences within 1mile of Blooming period: April ‐ September the Planning Area. Elevation: 10 – 200 meters

Coastal dunes, coastal prairie, and coastal Suitable habitat is present within the Horkelia marinensis scrub on sandy soils. Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B Yes Point Reyes horkelia Blooming period: May ‐ September recorded occurrences within 1mile of Elevation: 5 – 350 meters the Planning Area. This annual herb in the Asteraceae family is found in cismontane woodland, playas Suitable habitat is present within the Lasthenia conjugens (alkaline), valley and foothill grassland, and Planning Area. There are no previously FE ~ 1B Yes Contra Costa goldfields vernal pools (mesic). recorded occurrences within 1mile of Blooming period: March ‐ June the Planning Area. Elevation: 0 – 470 meters This annual herb in the Asteraceae family is Suitable habitat is present within the Layia carnosa found in coastal dunes and coastal scrub in Planning Area. There are no previously FE SE 1B Yes Beach layia sandy soils. recorded occurrences within 1mile of Blooming period: March ‐ July the Planning Area.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis Elevation: 0 – 60 meters This annual herb in the Polemoniaceae family is found in coastal bluff scrub and coastal Suitable habitat is not present within the Leptosiphon croceus Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B prairie. No recorded occurrences within 1mile of Coast yellow leptosiphon Blooming period: April ‐ May the Planning Area. Elevation: 10 – 150 meters This annual herb in the Polemoniaceae family is found in coastal bluff scrub. Suitable habitat is not present within the Leptosiphon rosaceus Blooming period: April ‐ July Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B No Rose leptosiphon Elevation: 0 – 100 meters recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area.

Cismontane woodland, coastal scrub, and valley and foothill grassland on serpentinite Suitable habitat is present within the Lessingia arachnoidea Planning Area. There are five previously ~ ~ 1B soils, often roadsides. Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of Crystal Springs lessingia Blooming period: July ‐ October the Planning Area. Elevation: 60 – 200 meters

This annual herb in the Asteraceae family is Suitable habitat is not present within the Lessingia germanorum found in coastal scrub in remnant dunes. Planning Area. There are no previously FE SE 1B No San Francisco lessingia Blooming period: (June) July ‐ November recorded occurrences within 1 mile of Elevation: 25 – 90 meters the Planning Area. Broadleafed upland forest, closed‐cone coniferous forest, coastal prairie, coastal scrub, marshes and swamps (freshwater), Suitable habitat is present within the Lilium maritimum Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B and North Coast coniferous forest, Yes Coast lily sometimes on roadsides. recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Blooming period: May ‐ August Elevation: 5 – 475 meters Malacothamnus aboriginum ~ ~ 1B Chaparral and cismontane woodland on Yes Suitable habitat is present within the

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis Indian Valley bush‐mallow rocky, granitic soils; often in burned areas. Planning Area. There are no previously Blooming period: April ‐ October recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Elevation: 150 – 1,700 meters

Chaparral and cismontane woodland. Suitable habitat is present within the Malacothamnus arcuatus Blooming period: April ‐ September Planning Area. There is one previously ~ ~ 1B Yes Arcuate bush‐mallow Elevation: 15 – 355 meters recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Planning Area.

Chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal Suitable habitat is present within the Malacothamnus davidsonii scrub, and riparian woodland. Planning Area. There is one previously ~ ~ 1B Yes Davidson’s bush‐mallow Blooming period: June ‐ January recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Elevation: 185 – 855 meters Planning Area.

Evergreen shrub endemic to California. Suitable habitat is present within the Malacothamnus hallii Found in chaparral and coastal scrub. Planning Area. There is one previously ~ ~ 1B Yes Hall’s bush mallow Blooming Period: May ‐ September recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Elevation: 10 – 760 meters Planning Area. Chaparral (maritime), cismontane woodland, North Coast coniferous forest, and valley and Suitable habitat is present within the Pedicularis dudleyi Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B foothill grassland. Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of Dudley’s lousewort Blooming period: April ‐ June the Planning Area. Elevation: 60 – 900 meters This annual herb in the Asteraceae family is found in cismontane woodland, and valley Suitable habitat is present within the Pentachaeta bellidiflora Planning Area. There is one previously FE SE 1B and foothill grassland (often serpentinite). Yes recorded occurrence within 1mile of the White‐rayed pentachaeta Blooming period: March ‐ May Planning Area. Elevation: 35 – 620 meters

Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. This annual herb in the Boraginaceae family Suitable habitat is present within the chorisianus ~ ~ 1B is found in chaparral, coastal prairie, and Yes Planning Area. There are no previously Choris' popcorn‐flower coastal scrub in mesic soils. recorded occurrences within 1mile of

Coastal prairie, coastal scrub, and lower Suitable habitat is present within the Polemonium carneum montane coniferous forest. Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 2 Yes Oregon polemonium Blooming period: April ‐ September recorded occurrences within 1mile of Elevation: 0 – 1,830 meters the Planning Area.

Aquatic rhizomatous herb found in marshes Planning Area is located outside the and swamps in assorted shallow freshwater Potamogeton filiformis known elevation range for this species. ~ ~ 2 habitats. No There are no previously recorded Slender‐leaved pondweed Blooming Period: May ‐ July occurrences within 1 mile of the Elevation: 300 – 2,150 m. Planning Area. Coastal bluff scrub, closed‐cone coniferous forest, meadows and seeps (vernally mesic), Suitable habitat is present within the Potentilla hickmanii Planning Area. There are no previously FE SE 1B and marshes and swamps (freshwater). Yes Hickman’s cinquefoil recorded occurrences within 1mile of Blooming period: April ‐ August the Planning Area. Elevation: 10 – 149 meters This perennial herb in the Apiaceae family is found in chaparral, coastal prairie, meadows Suitable habitat is present within the Sanicula maritima and seeps, valley and foothill grassland in Planning Area. There are no previously ~ CR 1B Yes Adobe sanicle clay or serpentinite soils. recorded occurrences within 1mile of Blooming period: February ‐ May the Planning Area. Elevation: 30 – 240 meters This perennial herb in the Caryophyllaceae family found in coastal bluff scrub, chaparral, Silene verecunda ssp. Suitable habitat is present within the coastal prairie, coastal scrub, and valley and Planning Area. There are no previously verecunda ~ ~ 1B Yes foothill grassland in sandy soils. recorded occurrences within 1mile of San Francisco campion Blooming period: March – June (August) the Planning Area. Elevation: 30 – 645 meters

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Considered Scientific Name Common Status Habitat Description4 in Impact Rationale Name 1 2 3 Federal State CNPS Analysis Chaparral, valley and foothill grassland and Suitable habitat is present within the Streptanthus albidus ssp. cismontane woodland. Serpentine outcrops Planning Area. There are no previously peramoenus ~ ~ 1B on ridges and slopes. Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of Most beautiful jewel‐flower Blooming Period: (March) April ‐ June the Planning Area. Elevation: 110 – 1,000 meters This evergreen shrub in the Chenopodiaceae family is found in marshes and swamps in Suitable habitat is present within the Suaeda californica Planning Area. There are no previously FE ~ 1B coastal salt. Yes recorded occurrences within 1mile of California seablite Blooming period: July ‐ October the Planning Area. Elevation: 0 – 15 meters This annual herb in the Fabaceae family is found in marshes and swamps, valley and Trifolium depauperatum var. Suitable habitat is present within the foothill grassland (mesic, alkaline), and Planning Area. There is one previously hydrophilum ~ ~ 1B Yes vernal pools. recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Saline clover Blooming period: April ‐ June Planning Area. Elevation: 0 – 300 meters This annual herb in the Scrophulariaceae is found in coastal prairie, coastal scrub, and Suitable habitat is present within the Triphysaria floribunda valley and foothill grassland, usually in Planning Area. There is one previously ~ ~ 1B Yes San Francisco owl's‐clover serpentinite soils. recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Blooming period: April ‐ June Planning Area. Elevation: 10 – 160 meters This moss in the Pottiaceae family is found in coastal bluff scrub and coastal scrub in soil. Suitable habitat is present within the Triquetrella californica Planning Area. There are no previously ~ ~ 1B Elevation: 10 – 100 meters Yes Coastal triquetrella recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area.

Tropidocarpum capparideum Valley and foothill grassland (alkaline hills). Suitable habitat is present within the ~ ~ 1B Yes Planning Area. There are no previously Caper‐fruited tropidocarpum Blooming period: March ‐ April recorded occurrences within 1mile of

CODE DESIGNATIONS Federal status1: 2009 USFWS Listing State status2: 2009 CDFG Listing CNPS3: 2009 CNPS Listing FE = Listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act SE = Listed as endangered under the California Endangered 1A = Plants species that presumed extinct in California. Species Act FT = Listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act ST = Listed as threatened under the California Endangered 1B = Plant species that are rare, threatened, or endangered in Species Act California and elsewhere. FC = Candidate for listing (threatened or endangered) under CSC = Species of Concern as identified by CDFG List 2 = Plant species that are rare, threatened, or endangered in Endangered Species Act California, but more common elsewhere. CFP = Listed as fully protected under CDFG code

FD = Delisted in accordance with the Endangered Species Act CR = Species identified as rare by CDFG Blooming period: Months in parentheses are uncommon. 4 Habitat description : Habitat description adapted from CNDDB (CDFG 2009) and CNPS online inventory (CNPS 2009)

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 TABLE B‐2 SPECIAL‐STATUS ANIMAL SPECIES POTENTIALLY OCCURRING WITHIN THE PROJECT PLANNING AREA

Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis Invertebrates Restricted to the north slope of San Bruno Mountain Planning Area is outside the known ridge, just south of San Francisco. There’s no Banksula incredula distribution range for this species. published data on the habitat types for this species, ~ ~ No There are no previously recorded but the specimen collected on San Bruno Mtn. was Incredible harvestman occurrences within 1mile of the found on a talus slope consisting of Franciscan Planning Area sandstone with ea dens chaparral canopy. Suitable habitat is not present Branchinecta lynchi within the Planning Area. There FT Vernal pools and similar ephemeral wetlands. No are no previously recorded Vernal pool fairy shrimp occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Freshwater aquatic isopods; males measure up to 10 Suitable habitat is present within Caecidotea tomalensis millimeters in length. Found in several localities the Planning Area. There are no ~ ~ from Sonoma to San Mateo counties. This aquatic Yes previously recorded occurrences Tomales isopod species prefers practically still to slow moving, within 1mile of the Planning Area. vegetated‐water such as from spring‐fed ponds. Originally collected at Crystal Springs Reservoir in Planning Area is outside the known Calicina minor San Mateo County, the species has not been distribution range for this species. ~ ~ collected there since the construction of Interstate No There are no previously recorded Edgewood blind harvestman 280. Species is currently known only from Edgewood occurrences within 1mile of the Park. Restricted to serpentine grasslands. Planning Area This species inhabits rocky outcrops and cliffs in coastal scrub on the San Francisco peninsula. Its Planning Area is outside the known Callophrys [Incisalia] mossii patchy distribution reflects that of its host plant, distribution range for this species. bayensis stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium). This species is FE ~ No There are no previously recorded restricted to a few small populations, the largest of occurrences within 1mile of the San Bruno elfin butterfly which occurs on San Bruno Mountain. Also Planning Area documented at Milagra Ridge, Montara Mountain, and Whiting Ridge.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis Suitable habitat is not present Cicindela hirticollis gravida within the Planning Area. There ~ ~ Coastal dunes. No are no previously recorded Sandy Beach tiger beetle occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. In general breeding areas are virtually all patches of milkweed in North America and some other regions. The critical conservation feature for North American populations is the overwintering habitats, which are certain high altitude Mexican conifer forests or Suitable habitat is present within Danaus plexippus coastal California conifer or Eucalyptus groves as the Planning Area. There is one ~ ~ Yes Monarch butterfly identified in literature. Coastal regions are important previously recorded occurrence flyways and so nectar (wild or in gardens) is an within 1mile of the Planning Area. important resource in such places. However, essential overwintering areas for North American populations are limited to about 100 places in coastal California and the mountains of Mexico. Dufourea stagei Suitable habitat is present within Range is from San Bruno Mountain, south to Santa the Planning Area. There are no Stage’s dufourine bee (solitary ~ ~ Yes Cruz Mountains area. previously recorded occurrences bee) within 1mile of the Planning Area. This subspecies is restricted to serpentine outcrops with thin soils that support dry native grasslands with an abundance of both larval foodplants which are plantain (Plantago erecta) and owl’s clover (Orthocarpus densiflorus). General region is mainly Suitable habitat is present within Euphydryas editha bayensis FT chaparral but this subspecies does not occupy such the Planning Area. There are two ~ habitats. Both permanent sites are over 800 acres Yes Critical previously recorded occurrences Bay checkerspot butterfly and topographically diverse. Populations can build Habitat within 1mile of the Planning Area. up in other nearby areas but often die out in drought years. Larval foodplant varies seasonally and both plantain and owl’s clover are usually required to complete development. Restricted to serpentine outcrops near San Francisco Bay.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis Suitable habitat is not present Haliotes cracherodii within the Planning Area. There FE ~ Found in marine subtidal rocky habitats only. No are no previously recorded Black abalone occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Suitable habitat is not present within the Planning Area. There Haliotes sorenseni FE ~ Found in marine subtidal rocky habitats only. No are no previously recorded White abalone occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. This species is a small aquatic beetle known only from pond habitats scattered around the San Hydrochara rickseckeri Francisco Bay area. It is an unusual species whose Suitable habitat is present within closest apparent relative is known from eastern the Planning Area. There is one ~ CSC Yes Ricksecker’s water scavenger Asia. Historical collecting records indicate that previously recorded occurrence beetle populations of this species probably have long within 1mile of the Planning Area. existed at low densities. Where and if any populations of this species still exist is unknown. Suitable habitat is present within Hydroporous leechi Found in freshwater ponds, shallow water of the Planning Area. There are no ~ ~ Yes Leech’s skyline diving beetle streams marshes and lakes. Distribution unknown. previously recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. The Mission blue butterfly makes its adult appearance between early March and early July. Currently restricted to three locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, including—the Twin Peaks area Planning Area is outside the known Icaricia icarioides missionensis of San Francisco; Fort Baker in Marin County; and distribution range for this species. FE ~ San Bruno Mountain in San Mateo County. The No There are no previously recorded Mission blue butterfly latter hosts the largest population of Mission blue occurrences within 1mile of the butterflies. Mission blues are found commonly at Planning Area. elevations around 700 ft. The Mission blue butterfly requires the type coastal scrub and grassland habitat found only near the Golden Gate of San Francisco.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis This species depends on any of three species of perennial lupine to reproduce—Lindley varied lupine (Lupinus variicolor), Silver lupine (L. albifrons), or Summer lupine (L. fomosus). This species has a very limited range around the San Suitable habitat is present within Ishnura gemina Francisco Bay area, and extending north to southern the Planning Area. There are no ~ ~ Yes San Francisco forktail damselfly Sonoma County. Associated with seepages, shallow previously recorded occurrences ponds, and backwaters of streams. within 1mile of the Planning Area. Suitable habitat is not present Lichnanthe ursine Inhabits coastal sand dunes from Sonoma county within the Planning Area. There ~ ~ South to San Mateo county. Usually flies close to No are no previously recorded Bumblebee scarab beetle sand surface near the crest of the dunes. occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Harvestmen don’t produce silk or spin webs. They eat plant matter and carrion as well as living prey. They need microhabitats that provide high humidity, The Planning Area is outside the Microcina edgewoodensis total darkness, and warmth; this usually means the known distribution range for this Edgewood Park micro‐blind ~ ~ underside of rocks. Blind harvestmen as a group are, No species. There are no previously harvestman except for one species, found only in California. And recorded occurrences within 1mile the genus Microcina, the microblinds, occurs only in of the Planning Area. the Bay Area with a scattered distribution. This species is only found at Edgewood Park. Suitable habitat is present within Nothochrysa californica Inhabits moist woodlands near the coast with coast the Planning Area. There is one ~ ~ Yes San Francisco lacewing live oak, bay, or pine. previously recorded occurrence within 1mile of the Planning Area. On the San Francisco peninsula, this butterfly is The Planning Area is outside the now only known from San Bruno Mountain. Speyeria callippe callippe known distribution range for this Restricted to northern coastal scrub of the San FE ~ No species. There are no previously Francisco peninsula. Host plant is Viola pedunculata. Callippe silverspot butterfly recorded occurrences within 1mile Most adults found on east‐facing slopes; males of the Planning Area. congregate on hilltops in search of females.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis The Planning Area is outside the Restricted to the foggy, coastal dunes and hills of known distribution range for this Speyeria zerene myrtleae the Point Reyes Peninsula. Extirpated from coastal FE ~ No species. There are no previously Myrtle's silverspot butterfly San Mateo County. Larval food‐plant thought to be recorded occurrences within 1mile Viola adunca. of the Planning Area. Leafcutter bees use cut leaf fragments to construct their nest cells. They often are essential pollinators It is assumed that suitable habitat of wild plants. Leafcutter bees nest in soft, rotted Trachusa gummifera is present within the Planning wood; thick‐stemmed, pithy plants (e.g., rose); and ~ ~ Yes Area. There are no previously in similar materials that the bees can easily cut A leaf‐cutter bee recorded occurrences within 1mile through and excavate. Leafcutter bees restrict their of the Planning Area. tunneling to soft, rotted wood. No distribution data available. Snail found in brackish salt marshes. Inhabits coastal Suitable habitat is present within Tryonia imitator lagoons, estuaries and salt marshes where it lives in the Planning Area. There are no ~ ~ Yes Mimic tryonia permanently flooded areas. Reported from Lake previously recorded occurrences Merritt but population probably extirpated. within 1mile of the Planning Area. Fish The species is a widely distributed, ocean‐oriented sturgeon found in nearshore marine waters from Baja Mexico to Canada. They are anadromous, Suitable habitat is present within Acipenser medirostris spawning in the Sacramento, Klamath and Rogue the Planning Area. There are no FT ~ rivers in the spring. Individuals spawn every few Yes previously recorded occurrences Green sturgeon years beginning about age fifteen. This species within 1mile of the Planning Area. congregated in these an other estuaries during the summer, where they appear to neither breed nor feed. Historically widespread in brackish coastal lagoons and coastal creeks in California from the mouth of Suitable habitat is present within Eucyclogobius newberryi the Planning Area. There are no FE ~ the Smith River, Del Norte County, south to Agua Yes Tidewater goby Hedionda Lagoon, San Diego County. Naturally previously recorded occurrences absent (due to lack of suitable habitat) between within 1mile of the Planning Area. Humboldt Bay and Ten Mile River, between Point

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis Arena and Salmon Creek, and between Monterey Bay and Arroyo del Oso. Located exclusively in the Sacramento‐San Joaquin Delta. They have been found as far upstream as the mouth of the American River on the Sacramento Suitable habitat is present within Hypomesus transpacificus River and Mossdale on the San Joaquin River. They the Planning Area. There are no FT ST extend downstream as far as San Pablo Bay. Delta Yes previously recorded occurrences Delta smelt smelt are found in brackish water. They usually within 1mile of the Planning Area. inhabit salinity ranges of less than 2 parts per thousand (ppt) and are rarely found at salinities greater than 14ppt. Anadromous fish. Naturally occurring in the Pacific Ocean and tributary drainages from the Anadyr Oncorhynchus kisutch Suitable habitat is present within FE River south to northern Japan and from Point Hope, the Planning Area. There are no SE Alaska, south to California (California: Klamath, Yes Coho salmon ‐ central California Critical previously recorded occurrences Trinity, Mad, Noyo, and Eel rivers, with smaller coast ESU Habitat within 1mile of the Planning Area. populations south to the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County). Anadromous fish. Spawns in the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers and their tributaries; now Suitable habitat is present within Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus extirpated from most of historical range; the the Planning Area. There are no FT ~ Yes Steelhead ‐ Central Valley ESU majority of native, natural production occurs in previously recorded occurrences upper Sacramento River tributaries below Red Bluff within 1mile of the Planning Area. Diversion Dam. Anadromous fish. In California, adult migrants of Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus Suitable habitat is present within FT summer‐run steelhead enter freshwater streams the Planning Area. There are no ~ April‐June (sometimes extending into July), during or Yes Steelhead ‐ central California Critical previously recorded occurrences shortly after final high spring flows. Spawns from coastal ESU Habitat within 1mile of the Planning Area. late December through April in northern California.

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Anadromous fish. Few wild spawning populations Suitable habitat is present within the Planning Area. There are no pop. 11 FT ST remain in the Sacramento River system, California; Yes extirpated in San Joaquin River drainage. This ESU previously recorded occurrences Chinook salmon ‐ Central Valley includes chinook salmon entering the Sacramento within 1mile of the Planning Area.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis spring‐run ESU River from March to July and spawning from late August through early October. Historically, this ESU was the dominant run in the Sacramento and San Joaquin river basins, but native populations in the San Joaquin River apparently all have been extirpated. Anadromous fish. Spawns primarily in the mainstem of the Sacramento River immediately downstream of Keswick Dam and below the historic spawning Oncorhynchus tshawytscha grounds downstream from Shasta Reservoir; most Suitable habitat is present within suitable spawning areas are between the Red Bluff the Planning Area. There are no FE SE Yes Chinook salmon ‐ Sacramento Diversion Dam and Keswick Dam. Migrates through previously recorded occurrences River winter‐run ESU the Sacramento River, Delta, and San Pablo and San within 1mile of the Planning Area. Francisco bays to nonbreeding habitat in the Pacific Ocean. Some juveniles rear non‐natally for brief periods in lower reaches of tributaries. Amphibians Along the coast ranges, the species occurs in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, southern San Mateo County south to central San Luis Obispo County, and in the vicinity of Buellton in northwestern Santa Barbara County. Typically found in annual grasslands of lowers hill and valleys; breeds in temporary and permanent ponds and in Planning Area is outside the known Ambystoma californiense streams; uses rodent burrows and other distribution range for this species. FT CSC subterranean retreats in surrounding uplands for No There are no previously recorded California tiger salamander shelter; appears to be absent in waters containing occurrences within 1mile of the predatory game fish. The California tiger salamander Planning Area. spends most of its lifecycle estivating underground in adjacent valley oak woodland or grassland habitat, primarily in abandoned rodent burrows. Research has shown that dispersing juveniles can roam up to two miles from their breeding ponds and that a minimum of several hundred acres of uplands

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis habitat is needed surrounding a breeding pond in order for the species to survive over the long term. Suitable habitat is present within the Planning Area. There are three Lowlands and foothill streams, pool, and marshes in previously recorded occurrences or near permanent or late season sources of deep within 1mile of the Planning Area. Rana aurora draytonii FT water with dense, shrubby, riparian, or emergent No critical habitat is located within Critical CSC Yes California red‐legged frog vegetation (e.g. ponds, perennial drainages, well‐ the Planning Area; however, there Habitat developed riparian) below 3,936 ft. in elevation. is designated critical habitat Breeds late Decembery to earl April. approx. 600 feet west of the Planning Area boundary near I‐280 (USFWS 2009b). Reptiles The western pond turtle includes two subspecies, the northwestern pond turtle and the southwestern pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata pallida). The two Actinemys marmorata Suitable habitat is present within subspecies range is interconnected within and marmorata the Planning Area. There are six ~ CSC around the San Francisco Bay Area. Permanent or Yes previously recorded occurrences nearly permanent water in various habitats (e.g. Northwestern pond turtle within 1mile of the Planning Area. ponds, streams, perennial drainages). Requires basking sites particularly in areas vegetated with riparian habitats. Open sea to more than 500 miles from shore, mostly over continental shelf, and in bays, estuaries, lagoons, creeks, and mouths of rivers; mainly warm Suitable habitat is present within temperate and subtropical regions not far from the Planning Area (SF Bay and Caretta caretta shorelines. Ranges into temperate zones in summer. mouth of Marina Lagoon). There FT ~ Rare or absent far from mainland shores. Nesting Yes Loggerhead turtle are no previously recorded occurs usually on open sandy beaches above high‐ occurrences within 1mile of the tide mark, seaward of well‐developed dunes. Nests Planning Area. primarily on high‐energy beaches on barrier strands adjacent to continental land masses in warm temperate and subtropical regions; steeply sloped

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis beaches with gradually sloped offshore approaches are favored. Most commonly feeds in shallow, low‐energy waters with abundant submerged vegetation. Migrates across open seas. Adults are tropical in distribution, Suitable habitat is not present whereas juveniles range into temperate waters. Chelonia mydas (incl. agassizi) within the Planning Area. There Hatchlings often float in masses of sea plants in FT ~ No are no previously recorded convergence zones. Coral reefs and rocky outcrops Green turtle occurrences within 1mile of the near feeding pastures often are used as resting Planning Area. areas. Nests on beaches, usually on islands but also on mainland. Prefers high energy beaches with deep sand. Mature males and females can be as long as six and a half feet and weigh almost 2,000 lbs. Leatherbacks are commonly known as pelagic animals, but also forage in coastal waters. In fact, leatherbacks are Suitable habitat is not present the most migratory and wide ranging of sea turtle Dermochelys coricea within the Planning Area. There species. Leatherbacks mate in the waters adjacent FE ~ No are no previously recorded to nesting beaches and along migratory corridors. Leatherback turtle occurrences within 1mile of the Female leatherbacks lay clutches of approximately Planning Area. 100 eggs on sandy, tropical beaches. After nesting, female leatherbacks migrate from tropical waters to more temperate latitudes, which support high densities of jellyfish prey in the summer. The green sea turtle grows to a maximum size of about 4 feet and a weight of 440 pounds. Hatchling green turtles eat a variety of plants and animals, but Suitable habitat is not present adults feed almost exclusively on sea grasses and Lepidochelys olivacea within the Planning Area. There FT ~ marine algae. Although they may also feed on crabs, No are no previously recorded Olive (=Pacific) ridley sea turtle shrimp, rock lobsters, snails, fish, sessile, pelagic occurrences within 1mile of the tunocates and small invertebrates. They are Planning Area. sometimes seen feeding on jellyfish in shallow waters. These turtles forage offshore in surface waters and can dive to depths of at least 150 meters

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis (500 feet). A slim‐bodied snake which inhabits chaparral foothills, shrublands with scattered grassy patches, rocky canyons and watercourses, and adjacent The Planning Area is outside the Masticophis lateralis habitats. Underground or under cover when known distribution range for this euryxanthus inactive. Lays eggs probably most often in FT ST No species. There are no previously abandoned rodent burrows, perhaps also in other recorded occurrences within 1mile Alameda whipsnake protected sites underground or under imbedded of the Planning Area. objects. Range is restricted to the inner Coast Range in western and central Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Remnant populations are imited to a few wetlands near S.F. Airport; around Crystal Springs Reservoir; and along the San Mateo County coast from Pacifica to Pt. Año Nuevo. Near freshwater marshes, ponds, The Planning Area is nearby, but is and slow‐moving streams; upland areas near outside the known distribution Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia pond/marsh habitat are important in fall and winter; range for this species (Crystal FE SE has been found up to 180 meters away from water No Springs Reservoir). There are three San Francisco garter snake in rodent burrows on dry, grassy hillsides. Marshes previously recorded occurrences provide important feeding and breeding habitat; within 1mile of the Planning Area. often basks on floating algae or rush mats or on grassy hillsides near drainages and ponds; seeks cover in bankside vegetation such as cattails, bulrushes, and spikerushes, and in rodent burrows. Birds CHARADRIIFORMES (shorebirds, gulls) The general habitat of this species is near coastal Species is unlikely to occur within waters, tide‐rips, bays, and mountains. Nesting sites the Planning Area; nesting habitat Brachyramphus marmoratus FT; MNBMC are in higher elevations, exclusively in old growth is absent. As such, this species is Critical SE forests of 175‐600 years in age (barring a few No not considered in this analysis. Marbled murrelet Habitat ground nests on Alaskan Islands). Nest sitese ar There are no previously recorded large, moss covered, horizontal branches with an occurrences within 1mile of the average height of 45 meters. The sites are often a Planning Area.

Charadrius alexandrinus FT; MNBMC This species may occur within the Sandy beaches, salt pond levees; needs sandy, Planning Area. There is one nivosus CSC Yes Critical gravelly, or friable soils for nesting. previously recorded occurrence Western snowy plover Habitat within 1mile of the Planning Area. Favor coastal waters protected from open surf, such While unlikely to breed within as lagoons, inlets, sheltered bays, and estuaries. Rynchops niger Planning Area, suitable habitat is They nest on sandy beaches and islands. Bulk of MNBMC CSC Yes present. There are no previously breeding is in southern CA and Salton Sea, but has Black skimmer recorded occurrences within 1mile bred irregularly in south San Francisco Bay since of the Planning Area. 1994. Summer/nesting in Bay Area; isolated colony in San Suitable habitat is present within Sternula antillarum browni Francisco Bay on sandy beaches bordering shallow the Planning Area. There are no FE; MNBMC SE Yes California least tern water in estuaries; bulk of distribution in southern previously recorded occurrences California coast. within 1mile of the Planning Area. CICONIIFORMES (herons, vultures) (Rookery) Colonial nester in tall trees, cliffsides and Suitable habitat is present within Ardea herodias sequestered spots on marshes. Rookery site in close the Planning Area. There are no MNBMC ~ Yes Great blue heron proximity to foraging areas, marshes, lake margins, previously recorded occurrences tide‐flats, rivers, streams, and wet meadows. within 1mile of the Planning Area. A medium‐sized wading bird. Marshes, swamps, wooded streams, mangroves, shores of lakes, ponds, lagoons; salt water, brackish, and freshwater situations. Roosts by day in mangroves or swampy woodland. Eggs are laid in a platform nest in groves Suitable habitat is present within Nycticorax nycticorax the Planning Area. There are no MNBMC ~ of trees near coastal marshes or on marine islands, Yes Black‐crowned night heron swamps, marsh vegetation, clumps of grass on dry previously recorded occurrences ground, orchards, and in many other situations. within 1mile of the Planning Area. Nests usually with other heron species. Arrives in northern breeding areas March‐May, departs by September‐November. Breeding season varies geographically, occurs in spring‐early summer in

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis north. FALCONIFORMES (hawks, falcons) Nests in densely‐canopied trees from foothill oak Suitable habitat is present within Accipiter cooperi woodlands up to ponderosa pine forests. Nesting the Planning Area. There are no MNBMC ~ Yes Cooper’s hawk usually occurs in a deciduous tree near open water previously recorded occurrences or riparian vegetation. Breeds March to August. within 1mile of the Planning Area. Meadows, grasslands, open rangelands, desert sinks, fresh and saltwater emergent wetlands. Nests on Suitable habitat is present within Circus cyaneus ground, usually at marsh edge. Mostly nests in the Planning Area. There are no MNBMC CSC emergent wetland or along rivers or lakes, but may Yes previously recorded occurrences Northern harrier nest in grasslands, grain fields, or on sagebrush flats within 1mile of the Planning Area. several miles from water. Breeds April to September. Nests in shrubs and trees adjacent to grasslands oak Suitable habitat is present within Elanus leucurus woodland, edges of riparian habitats. Roosts the Planning Area. There are no MNBMC CFP Yes White‐tailed kite communally, resident year‐round, and breeds previously recorded occurrences February‐October. within 1mile of the Planning Area. Does not breed in CA. Uncommon winter migrant Does not breed in CA; therefore, from September to May. Frequents coastlines, open Falco columbarius not considered in this analysis. grasslands, savannahs, woodlands, lakes, wetlands, MNBMC ~ No There are no previously recorded edges, and early successional stages. Ranges from Merlin occurrences within 1mile of the annual grasslands to ponderosa pine and montane Planning Area. hardwood‐conifer habitats. Seasonal migrant in Bay Area; open country near Suitable habitat is present within Falco peregrinus anatum water where shorebirds feed. May nest in high cliffs the Planning Area. There is one MNBMC SE Yes American peregrine falcon near rivers, wetlands, lakes, and human‐made previously recorded occurrence structures. within 1mile of the Planning Area. GRUIFORMES (rails, cranes)

Laterallus jamaicensis Wetlands, marshes, thickets. Nests with eggs have Suitable habitat is present within MNBMC ST; CFP Yes the Planning Area. There is one California black rail been documented from March to June. previously recorded occurrence

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis within 1mile of the Planning Area. Salt water and brackish marshes traversed by tidal Suitable habitat is present within Rallus longirostris obsoletus sloughs in the vicinity of the San Francisco Bay. the Planning Area. There are four FE; MNBMC SE Yes California clapper rail Typically associated with abundant growths of previously recorded occurrences pickleweed and cordgrass. within 1mile of the Planning Area. PASSERIFORMES (perching birds) Geothlypis trichas sinuosa Resident of the San Francisco Bay region, in fresh Suitable habitat is present within and salt water marshes. Requires thick, continuous the Planning Area. There is one MNBMC CSC Yes Saltmarsh common cover down to water surface for foraging and tall previously recorded occurrence yellowthroat grasses, tule patches and willows for nesting. within 1mile of the Planning Area. Resident of salt marshes bordering south arm of San Suitable habitat is present within Melospiza melodia pusillula Francisco Bay. Inhabits pickleweed (Salicornia sp.) the Planning Area. There are two MNBMC CSC Yes Alameda song sparrow marshes and nests low in Grindelia bushes (high previously recorded occurrences enough to escape high tides) and in pickleweed. within 1mile of the Planning Area. Primarily riparian and other lowland habitats in Suitable habitat is present within Riparia riparia California. In summer, restricted to riparian, the Planning Area. There are no MNBMC ST lacustrine, and coastal areas with vertical banks, Yes previously recorded occurrences Bank swallow bluffs, and cliffs with fine‐textured or sandy soils for within 1mile of the Planning Area. nesting holes. Breeds early May to July. PELECANIFORMES (pelicans, cormorants) Suitable habitat is not present Pelacanus occidentalis (Nesting colony) Colonial nester on coastal islands within the Planning Area. There californicus just outside the surf line; nests on coastal islands of FE; MNBMC ~ No are no previously recorded small to moderate size which afford immunity from occurrences within 1mile of the California brown pelican attack by ground‐dwelling predators. Planning Area. Suitable habitat is present within Phalacrocorax auritus Brackish and freshwater habitats on lakes, rivers, the Planning Area. There are no MNBMC ~ Yes Double‐crested cormorant swamps, bays and coasts. previously recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. PROCELLARIIFORMES (tube‐nosed seabirds) Diomedea albatrus FE; MNBMC ~ Short‐tailed albatrosses require remote islands for No Suitable habitat is not present

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis Short‐tailed albatross breeding habitat. These birds nest in open, treeless within the Planning Area. There areas with low, or no, vegetation. They spend much are no previously recorded of their time feeding in shelf‐break areas of the occurrences within 1mile of the Bering Sea, Aleutian chain and in other Alaskan, Planning Area. Japanese and Russian waters. They feed mainly on squid and have been recorded following ships to feed on scraps and fish offal. STRIGIFORMES (owls) Broad expanses of open land with low vegetation for nesting and foraging are required. In general, suitable habitat types include any area that has low Unlikely to occur, but marginally Asio flammeus vegetation with some dry upland for nesting, and suitable habitat is present within MNBMC CSC that supports a suitable prey base may be Yes the Planning Area. There are no Short‐eared owl considered potential breeding habitat. Nests on previously recorded occurrences ground generally in a slight depression often beside within 1mile of the Planning Area. or beneath a bush or clump of grass. Many nests are near water but are generally on dry sites. Suitable habitat is present within Athene cunicularia Open grasslands and shrublands up to 5,300 ft with the Planning Area. There is one MNBMC CSC low perches and small mammal burrows. Resident Yes previously recorded occurrence Western burrowing owl year‐round. Breeds March through August. within 1mile of the Planning Area.

Mammals Pallid bats roost in rock crevices, tree hollows, mines, caves, and a variety of anthropogenic Suitable habitat is present within Antrozous pallidus structures, including vacant and occupied buildings the Planning Area. There are no ~ CSC and buildings, mines, and natural caves are utilized Yes previously recorded occurrences Pallid bat as roosts. Occurrence is primarily in arid habitats. within 1mile of the Planning Area. Colonies are usually small and may contain 12‐100 bats.

Arctocephalus townsendi FT ~ Guadalupe fur seals only live on rocky coasts and in No Suitable habitat is not present the caves found along these shores. They can dive to within the Planning Area. There

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis Guadalupe fur seal an average maximum depth of 17 meters for an are no previously recorded average of 2.5 minutes. The northernmost border of occurrences within 1mile of the the range of A. townsendi is the Channel Islands, CA. Planning Area. The southern range border is Cedros Island, Baja California, Mexico. The only current breeding area is on Guadalupe Island, 290 kilometersa west of Baj California. The sei whale is a baleen whale (having baleen Suitable habitat is not present plates for filtering food from water, rather than Balaenoptera borealis within the Planning Area. There having teeth). It can be found worldwide in all FE ~ No are no previously recorded oceans and adjoining seas, and prefers deep off‐ Sei whale occurrences within 1mile of the shore waters. It tends to avoid polar and tropical Planning Area. waters and semi‐enclosed bodies of water. The blue whale is a baleen whale (having baleen plates for filtering food from water, rather than Suitable habitat is not present having teeth). The blue whale is the largest Balaenoptera musculus within the Planning Area. There mammal, possibly the largest animal, to ever inhabit FE ~ No are no previously recorded the earth. Blue whales may be found in all the Blue whale occurrences within 1mile of the oceans. They migrate to tropical‐to‐temperate Planning Area. waters during winter months to mate and give birth to calves. The finback whale is a baleen whale (having baleen plates for filtering food from water, rather than Suitable habitat is not present having teeth). It can be found worldwide in all Balaenoptera physalus within the Planning Area. There oceans and in waters ranging from the polar to the FE ~ No are no previously recorded tropical. It is absent only from waters close to the ice Fin (Finback) whale occurrences within 1mile of the pack at both the north and south poles and Planning Area. relatively small areas of water away from the large oceans.

Corynorhinus townsendii These bats hibernate in caves or mines where the It is assumed that suitable habitat o o (caves, Sugarloaf Mountain area) ~ CSC temperature is 12 C (54 F) or less, but usually above Yes Townsend’s big‐eared bat freezing. Hibernation sites in caves often are near may be present within the entrances in well‐ventilated areas. They hibernate in Planning Area. There are no

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis clusters of a few to more than 100 individuals. previously recorded occurrences Maternity colonies usually are located in relatively within 1mile of the Planning Area. warm parts of caves. No long‐distance migrations are known. Like many other bats, they return year after year to the same roost sites. They are found in western Canada, the western United States to southern Mexico, and a few isolated populations in the eastern United States. The Planning Area is outside the Dipodomys ventustus venustus known distribution range for this Endemic to the Santa Cruz Sandhills. Inhabit silverleaf ~ ~ No species. There are no previously manzanita mixed chaparral habitat. Santa Cruz kangaroo rat recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Suitable habitat is not present Right whales will spend much of their time near bays Eubalaena (=Balaena) glacialis within the Planning Area. There and peninsulas and in shallow, coastal waters. These FE ~ No are no previously recorded whales inhabit the temperate and subpolar waters Right whale occurrences within 1mile of the of the north Atlantic and north Pacific oceans. Planning Area. Suitable habitat is not present Steller sea lions prefer colder waters over warm within the Planning Area. There Eumetopias jubatus waters. Their range includes the North Pacific Rim FT ~ No are no previously recorded from northern Japan to California, but most are Steller (=northern) sea‐lion occurrences within 1mile of the found in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands. Planning Area. Known distribution range does not Prefers forested (frequently coniferous) areas Lasionycteris noctivagans extend to San Mateo County. adjacent to lakes, ponds, and streams. Summer ~ ~ No There are no previously recorded roosts and nursery sites are in tree foliage, cavities, Silver‐haired bat occurrences within 1mile of the or under loose bark, sometimes in buildings. Planning Area.

These bats are found along the west coast and Suitable habitat is present within Lasiurus blossevillii southwestern US and into Mexico where thought to the Planning Area. There are no FSC CSC hibernate in the winter. They are solitary creatures Yes Western red bat previously recorded occurrences that roost in broad leaved trees, especially within 1mile of the Planning Area. cottonwoods and willows in the foothills and lower

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis mountains of the southwest and in the fruit and nut orchards of the west, where they resemble dried leaves when they are curled up and asleep. They are often found near streams. Basically solitary, except for mother‐young association; however, during migration, groups of up Suitable habitat is present within Lasiurus cinereus to hundreds of individuals may form. Dispersed the Planning Area. There are two ~ ~ Yes Hoary bat population allows little chance to obtain density previously recorded occurrences figures. Those migrating through the western U.S. in within 1mile of the Planning Area. fall go south at least into Mexico.

Occurs in a wide variety of habitats ranging in Suitable habitat is present within elevation from sea level to 2850 m (9350 ft). Myotis thysanodes the Planning Area. There are no ~ ~ Optimal habitats are pinyon‐juniper, valley foothill Yes previously recorded occurrences Fringed myotis hardwood and hardwood‐conifer. Roosts in caves, within 1mile of the Planning Area. mines, buildings, and crevices. Suitable habitat is present within Neotoma fuscipes annectens Common to abundant in forest habitats of moderate the Planning Area. There are no ~ CSC canopy and moderate to dense understory. Can be Yes San Francisco dusky‐footed previously recorded occurrences abundant in chaparral habitats. woodrat within 1mile of the Planning Area. The Planning Area is outside the Nyctinomops macrotis This large crevice dweller feeds on insects and can known distribution range for this ~ CSC be found in rocky areas, day roosts in rocky cliffs in No species. There are no previously Big free ‐tailed bat southern coastal regions. recorded occurrences within 1mile of the Planning Area. Sperm whales swim through deep waters to depths Suitable habitat is not present Physeter catodon of 2 miles. Sperm whales roam the deep waters of within the Planning Area. There (=macrocephalus) FE ~ all the oceans, though they seldom approach polar No are no previously recorded Sperm whale ice fields and are most common in temperate and occurrences within 1mile of the tropical latitudes. Planning Area.

Reithrodontomys raviventris A small, dark brown, terrestrial mouse with a long Suitable habitat is present within FE CE; CFP tail. Confined to the salt marshes around the San Yes the Planning Area. There is one Salt‐marsh harvest mouse Francisco Bay and the Napa, Petaluma, Suisun previously recorded occurrence

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 Common Name Status Considered in Habitat Description3 Impact Rationale 1 2 (Scientific Name) Federal State Analysis marshes. It is commonly associated with dense within 1mile of the Planning Area. growth of pickleweed (Salicornia virginica). The mouse needs access to refuge/cover on high ground, especially during highest tides in winter. This species presumably feeds on seeds of grasses and forbs as well as insects. This species favors light, sandy soils but is absent from heavily cultivated areas. It is especially The Planning Area is outside the numerous on floodplains with high soil moisture and known distribution range for this Scapanus latimanus parvus a strong growth of forbs and soil invertebrates. This ~ CSC No species. There are no previously mole feeds on soil invertebrates, especially Alameda island mole recorded occurrences within 1mile earthworms and underground parts of plants. This of the Planning Area. species is known only from Alameda Island, Alameda, Alameda County. Usually occurs in grassy meadows and other moist Suitable habitat is present within open areas. Its known range includes Alameda, Sorex vagrans halicoetes the Planning Area. There are no ~ CSC Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Yes previously recorded occurrences Salt‐marsh wandering shrew This shrew is an opportunistic feeder, taking small within 1mile of the Planning Area. arthropods, earthworms and slugs. Stout‐bodied, primarily solitary species that hunts for ground squirrels and other small mammal prey in Limited suitable habitat is present Taxidea taxus open grassland, cropland, deserts, savanna, and within the Planning Area. There ~ CSC shrubland communities. Badgers have large home Yes are no previously recorded American badger ranges and spend inactive periods in underground occurrences within 1mile of the burrows. Badgers typically mate in mid‐ to late Planning Area. summer and give birth between March and April.

CODE DESIGNATIONS Federal status1: 2009 USFWS Listing State status2: 2009 CDFG Listing ESU = Evolutionary Significant Unit is a distinctive population. SE = Listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). FE = Listed as endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA). ST = Listed as threatened under the CESA.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009 FT = Listed as threatened under the FESA. CSC = Species of Concern as identified by the CDFG. FC = Candidate for listing (threatened or endangered) under FESA. CFP = Listed as fully protected under CDFG code. FD = Delisted in accordance with the FESA. CR = Rare in California. FPD = Federally Proposed to be Delisted. Other MNBMC = Migratory Nongame Bird of Management Concern, protected under the Migratory Bird SLC = Species of Local or Regional Concern or conservation significance (USFWS 1998). Treaty Act. 3 Habitat description : Habitat description information adapted from CNDDB (CDFG 2009) and www.natureserve.org.

General Plan Update City of San Mateo Appendix E of ADEIR April 2009