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List of Tables and FiguresTable Title Page1Summary of Background Records of Herpetofaunal Species from the Niagara StudyArea. 42Recommended Niagara Regionally Significant species in addition to COSEWIC orCOSSARO designations of Species at Risk 413 Species incorrectly identified to exist in the Niagara Study in the references indicated 474List of Niagara NAI Area Reptile and Amphibian species and their National,Provincial and Regional (study area) Significance 48Figure Title Page1 Niagara Region Natural Areas lnventory Study Area 32 Reptile and Amphibian records from NHIC, OHS and local MNR files6The Proportion of Species at Risk data represented from SAR projects and NAI3projects 74 Summary of All Reptile and Amphibian Observations from the study area over time.85NAI observations collected during targeted field work, specific planned studies andincidental observations by MNR, NPCA and many volunteers86 Identification of American Toad (Bufo americanus) and Fowler’s toad (Bufo fowleri) 157 Reptile and Amphibian Records for the Study Area (NAI and Previous sources) 378a Total Niagara NAI Herp Observations by Township from all data sources. 388b NAI Herp Observations by Township minus Fowler’s toad Observations 389 Reptile and Amphibian Observations within Designated Lands 39Natural Heritage Areas Inventory, 201012-iv
1.0 IntroductionThe Niagara Region Reptile and Amphibian (Herp) study is part of the Natural Areas Inventory (NAI)study coordinated by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (2006 – 2008) for watershed planningpurposes. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Land Care Niagara are partners in this initiative.The Niagara Region is an ecologically diverse area complicated by a high density of roads with apopulation of over 400,000 people located in extreme south eastern Ontario. This region’s climate andunique habitat features are ideally suited for reptiles and amphibians. However, the human fragmentedlandscape is a challenge for many of these species because they are ectothermic, have complex life cyclesthat require specialized habitat features and they must move about the landscape between these featuresduring the active season to maintain populations in the long term. There are unique physiographic areasthat define many of the species distribution. The Niagara River is recognized as being a natural dispersalbarrier for many reptiles and amphibians preventing recolonization from Western New York State (Yagiand Tervo, 2008a and b).There are 30 native reptiles and 29 native amphibians in Ontario (NHIC, 2008) and the Niagara Regionhas observational records for 44 native (75%) and 2 exotic species- Pond slider (Red-eared) and theEastern Box turtle. There are 25 Species at Risk (SAR) reptiles and amphibians in Ontario and Niagarahas local records for 20 (80%) SAR (NHIC, 2008). There are 2 Canadian extirpated species, 5endangered, 9 threatened and 4 designated as special concern found in the Niagara Region (Table 1).Most SAR species are not widespread but associated with unique features such as organic basins,complex slough patterned swamp wetlands, groundwater discharge areas, escarpments, kames andshorelines. The remaining species found in the Niagara NAI study area (Figure 1) are considered commonin Ontario but may still have a limited distribution within the study area and may be considered regionalysignificant. In addition, the Western Chorus frog, has a declining range in Great Lakes/St. Lawrence –Canadian Shield region and has been designated threatened (COSEWIC, 2008) for that region. At thepresent time this species remains widespread and locally common in the study area but is recommendedfor continual monitoring for signs of decline as seen in eastern Canada. Those species that are widespreadin the region are successfully moving about the landscape and completing their life cycle.The purpose of this report is to summarize the historic and current known distribution of reptiles andamphibians in the Niagara Region, to identify species of conservation concern and to summarizeimportant data gaps to consider for watershed planning purposes. Species of conservation concern includeall desinated SAR species and species which have a localized distribution and/or based upon our localknowledge demonstrate declining trends in the Niagara NAI study area.2.0 MethodsAll historic information from NHIC, Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary(OHS) and OMNR Niagara areafield records were compiled and entered into a GIS database for viewing using ARC MAP software ©.Misplaced points were corrected based upon the location descriptions provided in the respective databaseby the Management Biologist. For species with limited distribution, specific search areas were determinedand targeted for field studies. Landowner permission was obtained by the NPCA and MNR for access toall private land areas visited.Natural Heritage Areas Inventory, 2010 12-1
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Page 231 and 232: Common NamesBig Shellbark HickoryAm
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Page 271 and 272: ReferencesBeardslee, C. S., Mitchel
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ReferencesHolmes, A. M., Hess, Q. F
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SPECIES CHECKLISTEbony Jewelwing [C
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