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IPaC resource list
This report is an automatically generated list of species and other resources such as critical habitat (collectively referred to as trust resources) under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) jurisdiction that are known or expected to be on or near the project area referenced below. The list may also include trust resources that occur outside of the project area, but that could potentially be directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area. However, determining the likelihood and extent of effects a project may have on trust resources typically requires gathering additional site-specific (e.g., vegetation/species surveys) and project-specific (e.g., magnitude and timing of proposed activities) information.
Below is a summary of the project information you provided and contact information for the USFWS office(s) with jurisdiction in the defined project area. Please read the introduction to each section that follows (Endangered Species, Migratory Birds, USFWS Facilities, and NWI Wetlands) for additional information applicable to the trust resources addressed in that section.
Location
Local offices
Endangered species
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an analysis of project level impacts.
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each species. Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes areas outside of the species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in that area (e.g., placing a dam upstream of a fish population even if that fish does not occur at the dam site, may indirectly impact the species by reducing or eliminating water flow downstream). Because species can move, and site conditions can change, the species on this list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project area. To fully determine any potential effects to species, additional site-specific and project-specific information is often required.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted, funded, or licensed by any Federal agency. A letter from the local office and a species list which fulfills this requirement can only be obtained by requesting an official species list from either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see directions below) or from the local field office directly.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please return to the IPaC website and request an official species list by doing the following:
- Draw the project location and click CONTINUE.
- Click DEFINE PROJECT.
- Log in (if directed to do so).
- Provide a name and description for your project.
- Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Listed species1 and their critical habitats are managed by the Ecological Services Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the fisheries division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries2).
Species and critical habitats under the sole responsibility of NOAA Fisheries are not shown on this list. Please contact NOAA Fisheries for species under their jurisdiction.
Additional information on endangered species data is provided below.
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Species listed under the Endangered Species Act are threatened or endangered; IPaC also shows species that are candidates, or proposed, for listing. See the listing status page for more information. IPaC only shows species that are regulated by USFWS (see FAQ).
- NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.
The following species are potentially affected by activities in this location:
Mammals
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EndangeredGray Bat Myotis grisescensWherever found
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EndangeredCHIndiana Bat Myotis sodalisWherever found
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EndangeredNorthern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalisWherever found
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Proposed EndangeredTricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavusWherever found
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EndangeredCHVirginia Big-eared Bat Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii virginianusWherever found
Fishes
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ThreatenedBlackside Dace Phoxinus cumberlandensisWherever found -
EndangeredCHCumberland Darter Etheostoma susanaeWherever found
Clams
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EndangeredCumberland Bean (pearlymussel) Villosa trabalis
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No photo available
EndangeredCHCumberland Elktoe Alasmidonta atropurpureaWherever found -
EndangeredCHCumberlandian Combshell Epioblasma brevidens
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EndangeredCHFluted Kidneyshell Ptychobranchus subtentusWherever found
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No photo available
EndangeredLittlewing Pearlymussel Pegias fabulaWherever found -
EndangeredTan Riffleshell Epioblasma florentina walkeri (=E. walkeri)Wherever found
Insects
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Proposed ThreatenedCHMonarch Butterfly Danaus plexippusWherever found
Flowering Plants
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ThreatenedCumberland Rosemary Conradina verticillataWherever found -
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ThreatenedVirginia Spiraea Spiraea virginianaWherever found -
ThreatenedWhite Fringeless Orchid Platanthera integrilabia
Critical habitats
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the endangered species themselves.
This location overlaps the critical habitat for the following species:
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FinalCumberland Darter Etheostoma susanae
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FinalCumberland Elktoe Alasmidonta atropurpurea
Mammals
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Status
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Gray Bat Myotis grisescensWherever foundNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Endangered
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Indiana Bat CH Myotis sodalisWherever foundThere is final critical habitat for this species. (published in the Federal Register on September 22, 1977 ). Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.Endangered
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Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalisWherever foundNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Endangered
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Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavusWherever foundNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Proposed Endangered
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Virginia Big-eared Bat CH Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii virginianusWherever foundThere is final critical habitat for this species. (published in the Federal Register on November 30, 1979 ). Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.Endangered
Fishes
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Name
Status
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Blackside Dace Phoxinus cumberlandensisWherever foundNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Threatened
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Cumberland Darter CH Etheostoma susanaeWherever foundThere is final critical habitat for this species. (published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2012 ). Your location overlaps the critical habitat.Endangered
Clams
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Status
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Cumberland Bean (pearlymussel) Villosa trabalisNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Endangered
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Cumberland Elktoe CH Alasmidonta atropurpureaWherever foundThere is final critical habitat for this species. (published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2004 ). Your location overlaps the critical habitat.Endangered
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Cumberlandian Combshell CH Epioblasma brevidensThere is final critical habitat for this species. (published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2004 ). Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.Endangered
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Fluted Kidneyshell CH Ptychobranchus subtentusWherever foundThere is final critical habitat for this species. (published in the Federal Register on September 26, 2013 ). Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.Endangered
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Littlewing Pearlymussel Pegias fabulaWherever foundNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Endangered
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Tan Riffleshell Epioblasma florentina walkeri (=E. walkeri)Wherever foundNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Endangered
Insects
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Status
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Monarch Butterfly CH Danaus plexippusWherever foundThere is proposed critical habitat for this species. (published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2024 ). Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.Proposed Threatened
Flowering Plants
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Name
Status
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Cumberland Rosemary Conradina verticillataWherever foundNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Threatened
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Virginia Spiraea Spiraea virginianaWherever foundNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Threatened
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White Fringeless Orchid Platanthera integrilabiaNo critical habitat has been designated for this species.Threatened
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Critical habitats
Potential effects to critical habitat(s) in this location must be analyzed along with the endangered species themselves.
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This location overlaps the critical habitat for the following species:
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Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
Long, glossy fur, light brown to brown. Ears dark, usually black; longer than in any other myotis; when laid forward extend 1/4 cm (7 mm) beyond nose. Tragus long and thin. Calcar keeled. |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
The Indiana bat is a medium-sized Myotis, closely resembling the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) but differing in coloration. Its fur is a dull grayish chestnut rather than bronze, with the basal portion of the hairs on the back a dull-lead color. This bat's underparts are pinkish to cinnamon, and its hind feet are smaller and more delicate than in M. lucifugus. The calcar (heel of the foot) is strongly keeled. |
Critical habitat |
There is final critical habitat for this species.
(published in the Federal Register on
September 22, 1977
).
Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
The northern long-eared bat is a medium-sized bat about 3 to 3.7 inches in length but with a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. As its name suggests, this bat is distinguished by its long ears, particularly as compared to other bats in its genus, Myotis, which are actually bats noted for their small ears (Myotis means mouse-eared). The northern long-eared bat is found across much of the eastern and north central United States and all Canadian provinces from the Atlantic coast west to the southern Northwest Territories and eastern British Columbia. The species range includes 37 states. White-nose syndrome, a fungal disease known to affect bats, is currently the predominant threat to this bat, especially throughout the Northeast where the species has declined by up to 99 percent from pre-white-nose syndrome levels at many hibernation sites. Although the disease has not yet spread throughout the northern long-eared bats entire range (white-nose syndrome is currently found in at least 25 of 37 states where the northern long-eared bat occurs), it continues to spread. Experts expect that where it spreads, it will have the same impact as seen in the Northeast. |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Proposed Endangered; Species proposed for official listing as endangered. |
Description |
The tricolored bat is a small insectivorous bat that is distinguished by its unique tricolored fur and often appears yellowish to nearly orange. The once common species is wide ranging across the eastern and central United States and portions of southern Canada, Mexico and Central America. During the winter, tricolored bats are often found in caves and abandoned mines, although in the southern United States, where caves are sparse, tricolored bats are often found roosting in road-associated culverts where they exhibit shorter torpor bouts and forage during warm nights. During the spring, summer, and fall, tricolored bats are found in forested habitats where they roost in trees, primarily among leaves of live or recently dead deciduous hardwood trees, but may also be found in Spanish moss, pine trees, and occasionally human structures. Tricolored bats face extinction due primarily to the rangewide impacts of white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease affecting cave-dwelling bats across the continent. White-nose syndrome has caused estimated declines of more than 90 percent in affected tricolored bat colonies across the majority of the species range. To address the growing threat of white-nose syndrome to the tricolored bat and other bats across North America, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is leading the White-nose Syndrome National Response Team, a coordinated effort of more than 150 non-governmental organizations, institutions, Tribes, and state and federal agencies. Together we are conducting critical white-nose syndrome research and developing management strategies to minimize impacts of the disease and recover affected bat populations. For more information on white-nose syndrome, please see: https://www.whitenosesyndrome.org/ For more information on tricolored bats, please see: https://www.fws.gov/species/tricolored-bat-perimyotis-subflavus |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
Plecotus townsendii is a medium-sized bat with forearms measuring 39 to 48 millimeters (mm) long and weighing 7 to 12 grams. Total body length is 98 mm, the tail is 46 mm, and the hind foot is 11 mm long. This bat's long ears (over 2.5 centimeters) and facial glands on either side of the snout are quite distinctive. Fur is light to dark brown depending upon the age of the individual and the subspecies. The only other eastern bat that resembles the Ozark or the Virginia big-eared bat is P. rafinesquii (Rafinesque's big-eared bat). Rafinesque's big-eared bat has toe hairs that extend beyond the end of the toes and the dorsal fur is gray rather than brown. The belly fur of Rafinesque's big-eared bat is white or whitish rather than light brown or buff (Schmidly 1991, Barbour and Davis 1969). The Ozark and Virginia big-eared bats do not have overlapping ranges. Copulation occurs in the fall and winter and the females store the sperm until ovulation in late winter or spring. Gestation takes about 3 months and a single pup is born in May or June. Development is fairly rapid and the young are on their own within 2 months (Barbour and Davis 1969, Schmidly 1991, Kunz and Martin 1982). |
Critical habitat |
There is final critical habitat for this species.
(published in the Federal Register on
November 30, 1979
).
Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Threatened; A species likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
No description available |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
No description available |
Critical habitat |
There is final critical habitat for this species.
(published in the Federal Register on
October 16, 2012
).
Your location overlaps the critical habitat.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Population |
Wherever found; Except where listed as Experimental Populations |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
No description available |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
No description available |
Critical habitat |
There is final critical habitat for this species.
(published in the Federal Register on
August 31, 2004
).
Your location overlaps the critical habitat.
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Population |
Wherever found; Except where listed as Experimental Populations |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
No description available |
Critical habitat |
There is final critical habitat for this species.
(published in the Federal Register on
August 31, 2004
).
Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
The following description of the Fluted Kidneyshell is taken from Parmalee and Bogan (1998, pp. 204205) and Williams et al. (2008, p. 627). The Fluted Kidneyshell is a relatively large mussel that reaches about 13 centimeters (cm) (5 inches (in)) in length. The shape of the shell is roughly oval elongate, and the solid, relatively heavy valves (shells) are moderately inflated (Figure 2.2). A series of flutings (parallel ridges or grooves) characterizes the posterior slope of each valve. Shell texture is smooth and somewhat shiny in young specimens, becoming duller with age. Shell color is greenish yellow, becoming brownish with age, with several broken, wide green rays. Internally, there are two types of teeth, projections that keep the shell from being opened by external forces and are interlocking structures used to stabilize opposing shell halves. The pseudocardinal teeth (near the anterior end of the valve hinge line) are stumpy and triangular in shape. The lateral teeth (hinge teeth) are relatively heavy and nearly straight, with two in the left valve and one in the right valve. The color of the nacre (mother-of-pearl) is bluish-white to dull white with a wash of salmon in the older part of the shell (beak cavity). Most anatomical features are tan or brown and vary from rusty orange to shades of reddish or grayish brown. Only a few select features will be detailed, but further information of soft anatomy is described by Williams et al. (2008, p. 627). The mantle is tan; the outside apertures vary from tan or brown, often rusty, and mottled with dark brown or grayish brown; the visceral mass (collective assemblage of internal organs) is pearly white to creamy white; the foot is creamy white to tan; and the gills are tan. The gills are only connected to the visceral mass anteriorly; the outer gills are marsupial, holding glochidia (larvae) in short folds when gravid. |
Critical habitat |
There is final critical habitat for this species.
(published in the Federal Register on
September 26, 2013
).
Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
No description available |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Endangered; A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
The Tan riffleshell is a medium-sized mussel characterized by dull brownish-green shell with numerous evenly distributed faint green rays over the valve surface. The Tennessee and Cumberland River basins historically contained the greatest diversity of freshwater mussels anywhere in the world. Species specific to this area are referred to as "Cumberlandian". |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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Species Guidelines |
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Proposed Threatened; Species proposed for official listing as threatened. |
Description |
For information on monarch conservation, visit https://www.fws.gov/initiative/pollinators/monarchs, http://www.mafwa.org/?page_id=2347, and, for the West, https://wafwa.org/committees-working-groups/monarch-working-group/. Adult monarch butterflies are large and conspicuous, with bright orange wings surrounded by a black border and covered with black veins. The black border has a double row of white spots, present on the upper side of the wings. Adult monarchs are sexually dimorphic, with males having narrower wing venation and scent patches. The bright coloring of a monarch serves as a warning to predators that eating them can be toxic. During the breeding season, monarchs lay their eggs on their obligate milkweed host plant (primarily Asclepias spp.), and larvae emerge after two to five days. Larvae develop through five larval instars (intervals between molts) over a period of 9 to 18 days, feeding on milkweed and sequestering toxic chemicals (cardenolides) as a defense against predators. The larva then pupates into a chrysalis before emerging 6 to 14 days later as an adult butterfly. There are multiple generations of monarchs produced during the breeding season, with most adult butterflies living approximately two to five weeks; overwintering adults enter into reproductive diapause (suspended reproduction) and live six to nine months. In many regions where monarchs are present, monarchs breed year-round. Individual monarchs in temperate climates, such as eastern and western North America, undergo long-distance migration, and live for an extended period of time. In the fall, in both eastern and western North America, monarchs begin migrating to their respective overwintering sites. This migration can take monarchs distances of over 3,000 km and last for over two months. In early spring (February-March), surviving monarchs break diapause and mate at the overwintering sites before dispersing. The same individuals that undertook the initial southward migration begin flying back through the breeding grounds and their offspring start the cycle of generational migration over again. |
Critical habitat |
There is proposed critical habitat for this species.
(published in the Federal Register on
December 12, 2024
).
Your location does not overlap the critical habitat.
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Threatened; A species likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
No description available |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Status |
Threatened; A species likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
The Virginia spiraea is found in the Appalachian Plateaus or the southern Blue Ridge Mountains in Alabama, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia. It no longer occurs in Pennsylvania. This plant was first discovered in Virginia in 1985. Most of the existing populations consist of only a few clumps. Mature plants reach a height of three to ten feet. Young stems are greenish-yellow to dark brown and mature stems are dark gray. The roots form a complex system. The creamy white flowers are in tightly packed bunches. |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
Population |
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Status |
Threatened; A species likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. |
Description |
No description available |
Critical habitat |
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
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For more information, visit the ECOS species profile |
The primary information used to generate this list is the known or expected range of each species. Additional areas of influence (AOI) for species are also considered. An AOI includes areas outside of the species range if the species could be indirectly affected by activities in that area (e.g., placing a dam upstream of a fish population even if that fish does not occur at the dam site, may indirectly impact the species by reducing or eliminating water flow downstream). Because species can move, and site conditions can change, the species on this list are not guaranteed to be found on or near the project area. To fully determine any potential effects to species, additional site-specific and project-specific information is often required.
IPaC resource lists only include listed species1 and critical habitats that are solely or jointly managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Ecological Services Program.
Evaluating potential impacts to other Federal, state, and local resources may require coordination with non-USFWS entities.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries2, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce.
Generally, NOAA Fisheries is the lead agency for listed marine species (i.e., marine mammals, sea turtles, marine and anadromous fish, and marine invertebrates and plants), while USFWS manages land and freshwater species, along with manatees, sea otters, and sea turtles when they are on land. IPaC includes only those species for which USFWS is the sole lead agency or for which USFWS and NOAA Fisheries share the lead responsibilities. To obtain a list of species in your project area for which NOAA Fisheries is the sole lead agency, you will need to contact NOAA Fisheries.
As a general rule, if in doubt, use the information you receive from IPaC for planning purposes and contact the appropriate local office(s) to ensure that you have a complete understanding of the information you receive. The IPaC system will provide you with the appropriate USFWS contacts.
In most cases, if IPaC provides a report with no listed species1 or designated critical habitat found in the proposed project planning area, it is not necessary to contact the local USFWS office regarding listed species issues unless specified otherwise.
However, there are exceptions:
- If you are aware of unusual circumstances that you believe may change the type or extent of potential effects, you should contact your local USFWS office
- There may still be the need to contact the local USFWS office to fulfill the requirements of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of such proposed action" for any project that is conducted, permitted, funded, or licensed by any Federal agency. A letter from the local office and a species list which fulfills this requirement can only be obtained by requesting an official species list from either the Regulatory Review section in IPaC (see directions below) or from the local field office directly.
For project evaluations that require USFWS concurrence/review, please request an official species list by doing the following:
- Click DEFINE PROJECT.
- Log in (if directed to do so).
- Provide a name and description for your project.
- Click REQUEST SPECIES LIST.
Bald & Golden Eagles
Bald and Golden Eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act 2 and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) 1. Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to Bald or Golden Eagles, or their habitats, should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing appropriate avoidance and minimization measures, as described in the various links on this page.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
- Eagle Management https://www.fws.gov/program/eagle-management
- Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-migratory-birds
- Nationwide avoidance and minimization measures for birds https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/nationwide-standard-conservation-measures.pdf
- Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC https://www.fws.gov/media/supplemental-information-migratory-birds-and-bald-and-golden-eagles-may-occur-project-action
There are Bald Eagles and/or Golden Eagles in your project area.
Measures for Proactively Minimizing Eagle ImpactsFor information on how to best avoid and minimize disturbance to nesting bald eagles, please review the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines. You may employ the timing and activity-specific distance recommendations in this document when designing your project/activity to avoid and minimize eagle impacts. For bald eagle information specific to Alaska, please refer to Bald Eagle Nesting and Sensitivity to Human Activity.
The FWS does not currently have guidelines for avoiding and minimizing disturbance to nesting Golden Eagles. For site-specific recommendations regarding nesting Golden Eagles, please consult with the appropriate Regional Migratory Bird Office or Ecological Services Field Office.
If disturbance or take of eagles cannot be avoided, an incidental take permit may be available to authorize any take that results from, but is not the purpose of, an otherwise lawful activity. For assistance making this determination for Bald Eagles, visit the Do I Need A Permit Tool. For assistance making this determination for golden eagles, please consult with the appropriate Regional Migratory Bird Office or Ecological Services Field Office.
Ensure Your Eagle List is Accurate and CompleteIf your project area is in a poorly surveyed area in IPaC, your list may not be complete and you may need to rely on other resources to determine what species may be present (e.g. your local FWS field office, state surveys, your own surveys). Please review the Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles, to help you properly interpret the report for your specified location, including determining if there is sufficient data to ensure your list is accurate.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures to reduce impacts to bald or golden eagles on your list, see the "Probability of Presence Summary" below to see when these bald or golden eagles are most likely to be present and breeding in your project area.
Review the FAQsThe FAQs below provide important additional information and resources.
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Non-BCC VulnerableBald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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Name / Level of Concern
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Breeding Season
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Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalusNon-BCC VulnerableThis is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Breeds Sep 1 to Aug 31
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This is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities. |
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A large raptor, the bald eagle has a wingspread of about 7 feet. Adults have a dark brown body and wings, white head and tail, and a yellow beak. Juveniles are mostly brown with white mottling on the body, tail, and undersides of wings. Adult plumage usually is obtained by the 6th year. In flight, the Bald Eagle often soars or glides with the wings held at a right angle to the body. As in most other raptors, females are larger than males; sexes otherwise similar in appearance. References for Species Profile
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Eagles Probability of Presence for this Project
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Probability of Presence Summary
The graphs below provide our best understanding of when birds of concern are most likely to be present in your project area. This information can be used to tailor and schedule your project activities to avoid or minimize impacts to birds. Please make sure you read "Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles", specifically the FAQ section titled "Proper Interpretation and Use of Your Migratory Bird Report" before using or attempting to interpret this report.
Probability of Presence (
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your project overlaps during a particular week of the year. (A year is represented as 12 4-week months.) A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort (see below) can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score. One can have higher confidence in the presence score if the corresponding survey effort is also high.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:
- The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is 0.25.
- To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12 (0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
- The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the probability of presence score.
To see a bar's probability of presence score, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
Breeding Season (Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time-frame inside which the bird breeds across its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project area.
Survey Effort (Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps. The number of surveys is expressed as a range, for example, 33 to 64 surveys.
To see a bar's survey effort range, simply hover your mouse cursor over the bar.
No Data (A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey TimeframeSurveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
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Bald & Golden Eagles FAQs
The potential for eagle presence is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 10km grid cell(s) which your project intersects, and that have been identified as warranting special attention because they are an eagle (Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act requirements may apply).
Proper interpretation and use of your eagle reportOn the graphs provided, please look carefully at the survey effort (indicated by the black vertical line) and for the existence of the "no data" indicator (a red horizontal line). A high survey effort is the key component. If the survey effort is high, then the probability of presence score can be viewed as more dependable. In contrast, a low survey effort line or no data line (red horizontal) means a lack of data and, therefore, a lack of certainty about presence of the species. This list is not perfect; it is simply a starting point for identifying what birds have the potential to be in your project area, when they might be there, and if they might be breeding (which means nests might be present). The list and associated information help you know what to look for to confirm presence and helps guide you in knowing when to implement avoidance and minimization measures to eliminate or reduce potential impacts from your project activities or get the appropriate permits should presence be confirmed.
To see what part of a particular bird's range your project area falls within (i.e. breeding, wintering, migrating, or resident), you may query your location using the RAIL Tool and view the range maps provided for birds in your area at the bottom of the profiles provided for each bird in your results. If an eagle on your IPaC migratory bird species list has a breeding season associated with it (indicated by yellow vertical bars on the phenology graph in your “IPaC PROBABILITY OF PRESENCE SUMMARY” at the top of your results list), there may be nests present at some point within the timeframe specified. If "Breeds elsewhere" is indicated, then the bird likely does not breed in your project area.
Interpreting the Probability of Presence Graphs
Each green bar represents the bird's relative probability of presence in the 10km grid cell(s) your project overlaps during a particular week of the year. A taller bar indicates a higher probability of species presence. The survey effort can be used to establish a level of confidence in the presence score.
How is the probability of presence score calculated? The calculation is done in three steps:The probability of presence for each week is calculated as the number of survey events in the week where the species was detected divided by the total number of survey events for that week. For example, if in week 12 there were 20 survey events and the Spotted Towhee was found in 5 of them, the probability of presence of the Spotted Towhee in week 12 is 0.25.
To properly present the pattern of presence across the year, the relative probability of presence is calculated. This is the probability of presence divided by the maximum probability of presence across all weeks. For example, imagine the probability of presence in week 20 for the Spotted Towhee is 0.05, and that the probability of presence at week 12 (0.25) is the maximum of any week of the year. The relative probability of presence on week 12 is 0.25/0.25 = 1; at week 20 it is 0.05/0.25 = 0.2.
The relative probability of presence calculated in the previous step undergoes a statistical conversion so that all possible values fall between 0 and 10, inclusive. This is the probability of presence score.
Breeding Season ()Yellow bars denote a very liberal estimate of the time-frame inside which the bird breeds across its entire range. If there are no yellow bars shown for a bird, it does not breed in your project area.
Survey Effort ()Vertical black lines superimposed on probability of presence bars indicate the number of surveys performed for that species in the 10km grid cell(s) your project area overlaps.
No Data ()A week is marked as having no data if there were no survey events for that week.
Survey TimeframeSurveys from only the last 10 years are used in order to ensure delivery of currently relevant information. The exception to this is areas off the Atlantic coast, where bird returns are based on all years of available data, since data in these areas is currently much more sparse.
Migratory birds
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) 1 prohibits the take (including killing, capturing, selling, trading, and transport) of protected migratory bird species without prior authorization by the Department of Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). The incidental take of migratory birds is the injury or death of birds that results from, but is not the purpose, of an activity. The Service interprets the MBTA to prohibit incidental take.
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The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918.
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The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
Additional information can be found using the following links:
- Eagle Management https://www.fws.gov/program/eagle-management
- Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds https://www.fws.gov/library/collections/avoiding-and-minimizing-incidental-take-migratory-birds
- Nationwide avoidance and minimization measures for birds
- Supplemental Information for Migratory Birds and Eagles in IPaC https://www.fws.gov/media/supplemental-information-migratory-birds-and-bald-and-golden-eagles-may-occur-project-action
Measures for Proactively Minimizing Migratory Bird Impacts
Your IPaC Migratory Bird list showcases birds of concern, including Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC), in your project location. This is not a comprehensive list of all birds found in your project area. However, you can help proactively minimize significant impacts to all birds at your project location by implementing the measures in the Nationwide avoidance and minimization measures for birds document, and any other project-specific avoidance and minimization measures suggested at the link Measures for avoiding and minimizing impacts to birds for the birds of concern on your list below.
Ensure Your Migratory Bird List is Accurate and Complete
If your project area is in a poorly surveyed area, your list may not be complete and you may need to rely on other resources to determine what species may be present (e.g. your local FWS field office, state surveys, your own surveys). Please review the Supplemental Information on Migratory Birds and Eagles document, to help you properly interpret the report for your specified location, including determining if there is sufficient data to ensure your list is accurate.
For guidance on when to schedule activities or implement avoidance and minimization measures to reduce impacts to migratory birds on your list, see the "Probability of Presence Summary" below to see when these birds are most likely to be present and breeding in your project area.
Review the FAQsThe FAQs below provide important additional information and resources.
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Non-BCC VulnerableBald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensis
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Cerulean Warbler Setophaga cerulea
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Eastern Whip-poor-will Antrostomus vociferus
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Kentucky Warbler Geothlypis formosa
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Prairie Warbler Setophaga discolor
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citrea
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus
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BCC - BCRRusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinus
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BCC Rangewide (CON)Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina
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Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalusNon-BCC VulnerableThis is not a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) in this area, but warrants attention because of the Eagle Act or for potential susceptibilities in offshore areas from certain types of development or activities.https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1626
Breeds Sep 1 to Aug 31
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Canada Warbler Cardellina canadensisBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 20 to Aug 10
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Cerulean Warbler Setophaga ceruleaBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2974
Breeds Apr 27 to Jul 20
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Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagicaBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Mar 15 to Aug 25
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Eastern Whip-poor-will Antrostomus vociferusBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 1 to Aug 20
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Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysopteraBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8745
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Kentucky Warbler Geothlypis formosaBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 20 to Aug 20
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Prairie Warbler Setophaga discolorBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 1 to Jul 31
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Prothonotary Warbler Protonotaria citreaBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds Apr 1 to Jul 31
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Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalusBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 10 to Sep 10
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Rusty Blackbird Euphagus carolinusBCC - BCRThis is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) only in particular Bird Conservation Regions (BCRs) in the continental USA
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Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelinaBCC Rangewide (CON)This is a Bird of Conservation Concern (BCC) throughout its range in the continental USA and Alaska.
Breeds May 10 to Aug 31
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A large raptor, the bald eagle has a wingspread of about 7 feet. Adults have a dark brown body and wings, white head and tail, and a yellow beak. Juveniles are mostly brown with white mottling on the body, tail, and undersides of wings. Adult plumage usually is obtained by the 6th year. In flight, the Bald Eagle often soars or glides with the wings held at a right angle to the body. As in most other raptors, females are larger than males; sexes otherwise similar in appearance. References for Species Profile
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Migratory Bird Probability of Presence for this Project
Tell me about these graphs.Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Canada Warbler
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Cerulean Warbler
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BCC Rangewide (CON)
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