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Email: (PA-LR) PNPS - Spotted Turtle

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Issue date:	06/02/2006
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Date: 06/02/2006 9:36:35 AM

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PNPS - Spotted Turtle Alicia, As discussed yesterday, I was able to locate a listing directly from the National Heritage Program which lists all of the actions that were taken regarding species status. The spotted turtle is shown as being deleted from the list of species of special concern. The turtle is the last item discussed on the list of species.

Thanks, Jill Brochu CC: "Mogolesko, Fred" <fmogole@entergy.com>, "Scheffer, Jacob"

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Changes to the Massachusetts List of Endangered, Threatened & Special Concern Species May 24, 2006 Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Action Taxonomic Group Scientific Name/Common Name Current Rrnt New Rank Justification Rank Addition Vascular Plant Cynoglossum virginianum var. boreale E A single current occurrence is known from the Commonwealth. Prior to Northern Wild Comfrey this re-discovery, the plant was last documented in Massachusetts in 1906. Based on the small number of historic locations in Massachusetts, it appears that this species has always been rare here. The rarity and threat to C. virginianum var. boreale in Massachusetts justifies its addition to the list as Endangered.

Addition Vascular Plant Calamagrostisstrictassp. inexpansa E This regionally rare native plant was recently discovered for the first time New England Northern Reed Grass in Mass., and its identification has been confirmed by Dr. Craig Greene, a taxonomic expert in the genus Calamagrostis who authored the name Calamagrostisstricta ssp. inexpansa in a 1984 peer-reviewed journal.

The taxon is considered rare throughout New England and a portion of Maritime Canada. It is rare in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut, but is more common in the western Great Lakes and across much of Canada. Moist, open, often rocky, habitats relatively free of initerspecific competition (e.g., damp cliff faces, fire-disturbed summits) are required by this species, limiting its potential locations in Massachusetts.

Addition Vascular Plant Carex mitchellianaii T Mitchell's sedge (Carex mitchelliana) is globally (G3G4), regionally (Diy.

Mitchell's Sedge 1, New England), and locally rare. In Massachusetts, the plant has been documented at only seventeen sites, seven of which are considered current (observed since 1978). Most of the collections of this species have been from Cape Cod, an area experiencing rapid development. In addition, the seasonally wet habitat of Carex mitchelliana is vulnerable to alterations in hydrology, in an area of the state placing a high demand on water resources, Change in Vascular Plant Viola adunca E SC The number of known current occurrences of Viola adunca has jumped Status Sand Violet from two to seventeen since 2000. Most new occurrences are in northern Worcester County, but the discovery or re-discovery of V. adunca from disparate locations in Middlesex and Franklin Counties indicates that the species should be sought, and will likely be found, in some other areas across northern Massachusetts. However, due to the temporary nature of the supporting habitats and the risk of their mismanagement (for the violet), we do not feel that the species is common or secure enough to warrant delisting at this time.

Change in Vascular Plant Adlumiafungosa T SC Recent reports of new occurrences have doubled the number of current Status Climbing Fumitory occurrences to 24. Two of these new occurrences contain approx. 200 and 1000 individuals, respectively.

Deletion Vascular Plant Artemisia campestris ssp. borealis E New taxonomic interpretation of Massachusetts' voucher specimens Boreal Wormwood excludes this taxon from the Commonwealth, thus it must be delisted.

Deletion Vascular Plant Carex recta E New taxonomic interpretation of Massachusetts' voucher specimens Eastern Saline Sedge excludes this taxon from the Commonwealth, thus it must be delisted.

Deletion Vascular Plant Sagina nodosa T Because its status as a native species is in doubt, it is proposed for Knotted Pearlwort delisting until this question can be answered.

Deletion An Invertebrate Lophopodella carteri SC Carter's Moss Animal is now known to be exotic to Massachusetts. This Carter's Moss Animal Asian species has apparently attained a global distribution by being introduced in bilge water to freshwaters across the globe.

Deletion Snail Vertigo perryi SC The distribution of this small snail was poorly known. In 2004, NHESP Olive Vertigo contracted with two snail experts to explore the status of V. perryi in Massachusetts. They surveyed 35 wetlands in one week, and prepared a final report in which they conclude that this species is likely to be more common in appropriate habitat in MA. Nekola and Coles (2004) report that their "data indicate that Vertigo perryi is of frequent occurrence in wetlands in eastern Massachusetts, and that it appears to be a common component of several wetland types."

Deletion Crustacean Cambarus bartonii SC Delisting is proposed because it does not appear to be imperiled in MA.

Appalachian Brook Crayfish The current distribution closely resembles what would be expected under historical and current conditions. Though data are not available on trends, it is likely to reestablish in river reaches as they recover from a century of pollution. Several occurrences are on protected land. The area where the species is found includes some of the most rural lands in the state. The threat posed by introductions of nonnative crayfish can not be undone as releases have already taken place. Its habitat appears to be secure and few threats to its continued viability are evident.

Deletion Dragonfly Gomphus borealis SC The Beaverpond Clubtail was thought to be rare in Massachusetts and Beaverpond Clubtail vulnerable when it was listed. There are now 18 confirmed occurrences in MA, and 12 new reported observations from the last 2 years. The records come from a variety of boggy wetlands and beaverponds which are common throughout much of the state. Its North American distribution is eastern. It is found in a range of habitats, and is no longer considered to be a rare snecies.

Deletion Moth Anisota stigma SC This species appears to be expanding its range and habitat types in MA.

Spiny Oakworm This species is now abundant and secure on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Mass Military Reservation on Cape Cod, and in Plymouth.

barrens. This species is also no longer confined to Scrub Oak barrens. It is now feeding on multiple oak species. It is the most common member of its family encountered on Martha's Vineyard.

Deletion Bettle Desmoceruspalliatus SC There are 25 pre-1978 records in the data base and more than 50 post-Elderberry Long-Horned Beetle 1978 records. It has been documented in more than 40 towns and most counties (except Dukes and Barnstable Counties). No immediate threats have been identified. Modest survey efforts have produced a significant number of new sites. The species appears not to require legal protection or species-specific conservation efforts in Massachusetts at this time.

Many occurrences are on land that is actively managed to prevent canopy closure, thus favoring its host plant.

Deletion Amphibian Gyrinophilusporphyriticus SC G. porphyriticus is fairly widespread in the western half of the state.

Spring Salamander Current patterns of urbanization pose little threat to this species due to its preference for remote, hilly sites and the presence of many populations on conservation land.

Reptile Clemmys guttata Spotted SC Since the species was listed in 1986, occurrence records have been Deletion Turtle documented from 259 towns throughout all of its historic range across the state. There are now 966 known occurrences in MA. Significant areas of

_habitat for this species have been protected.

Vertebrates Invertebrates Plants Totals Rank: E = Endangered Addition 3 3 T = Threatened Deletion 2 6 3 11 SC = Special Concern Status Change 2 2 Total 16