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TABLE 1. LIST OF SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES THAT COULD OCCUR IN THE . PROJECT VICINITY ANIMALS (adapted from CDFG 2008 and USFWS 2008) Species Listed as Threatened or Endangered under the State and/or Federal Endangered Species Act S ecies Status Habitat *Occurrence in the Stud Area Longhorn fairy shrimp FE Vemal pools clear to turbid Absent. Suitable habitat for the longhorn (Branchinecia longianienna) water in grass-bottomed fairy shrimp in the form of seasonal pools pools and cleaz water is absent on the project site. sandstone depression pools. Additionally, it does not appear that vernal pools historically occurred on the site due to the lack of a hardpan layer in the soil. Vernal pool fairy shimp FT Vemal pools, clear to tea- Absent. Suitable habitat for the vernal (Branchinecia lynchi) colored water in grass or pool fairy shrimp in the form of seasonal mud-bottomed swales, pools is absent on the project site. basal[ depression pools, or Additionally, it does not appear that sandstone rock outcrops. vernal pools historically occurred on the site due to the lack of a hardpan layer in the soil. Califomia tiger salamander FT, CSC Vemal pools, seasonal Absent. Suitable breeding habitat for the (Ambystoma californiense) wetlands, and stock ponds Califomia tiger salamander (CTS) is of central Califomia. absent. This species has been documented as occurring near the Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreational Area, approximately one mile to the southeast. However, for aestivating CTS to make it to the project site from this location this species would need to cross nearly a mile of disturbed and developed areas including a major roadway, Stanley Blvd. Therefore, this species would not occur onsite. Califomia red-]egged frog FT, CSC Rivers, creeks and stock Absent. The project site lacks suitable (Rana aurora draytonii) ponds of the Sierra foothills habitat for the Califomia red-legged frog. and Bay Area, preferring Water-filled quarry pits [o the north and pools with overhanging east do not support habitat that is suitable ve elation. for this s ecies. Alameda whipsnake FT, CT Closely associated with Absent. The project site lacks suitable (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus) chaparral and rock habitat for the Alameda whipsnake. outcro s. Bald eagle CE Nests in the upper canopy Unlikely. Suitable habitat for the bald (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) of large trees, especially eagle is absent from the site. However, conifers, near lakes, eagles have been know to breed reservoirs, and rivers. approximately 6.5 miles to the south, at Lake De] Valle and therefore, eagles could pass over the site en route to other suitable fora in habitat. Peregrine falcon CE Individuals breed on cliffs Unlikely. Peregrine falcons will rarely to (Falco peregrinus) in the Sierra or in coastal occasional]y forage in [his region of habitats; occurs in many Alameda County. As [he activity of habitats of the state during avian prey for [his species is relatively migration and winter. low, there is little chance that this species would be regularly attracted to the project site. Additionally, natural nesting habitat is absent, and buildings occurring in this portion of the City of Pleasanton are not tall enough to be utilized as nesting or erchin habitat for this s ecies. Ironwood 55+ Biotic Evaluation Live Oak Associates, /nc.