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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
[Docket No. FWS–R2–ES–2021–0044;
FXES11130200000–212–FF02ENEH00]
RIN 1018–BE47
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and Plants; Technical Corrections for
18 Southwestern United States
Species Found in Arizona, New
Mexico, and Texas
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Direct final rule.
AGENCY:
nine plant species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA). We are revising the List
of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
and the List of Endangered and
Threatened Plants (‘‘the Lists’’) to reflect
the current scientifically accepted
taxonomy and nomenclature for these
species that occur in the southwestern
United States. We are also correcting
errors in the Lists made in previous
publications. The taxonomic revisions
and correction of publication errors are
editorial in nature and involve no
substantive changes to the Lists or any
applicable regulations.
This rule is effective February
24, 2022 without further action, unless
significant adverse comment is received
by December 27, 2021. If significant
adverse comment is received, we will
DATES:
We, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service), announce the
revised taxonomy of nine wildlife and
SUMMARY:
Common name
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golden-cheeked warbler .....................................
Government Canyon Bat Cave spider.
Texas blind salamander.
Tooth Cave spider.
Nellie’s cory cactus.
Lloyd’s Mariposa cactus.
white bladderpod.
Zapata bladderpod.
Texas snowbells.
Gulf Coast jaguarundi .........................................
Yuma clapper rail (=Yuma Ridgway’s rail) .........
Arizona hedgehog cactus.
Fickeisen plains cactus.
Peebles Navajo cactus.
Sinaloan jaguarundi ............................................
Sonoran tiger salamander.
Mount Graham red squirrel.
San Francisco Peaks ragwort ............................
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Background
The List of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and the List of
Endangered and Threatened Plants (‘‘the
Lists’’), set forth in title 50 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) at §§ 17.11
and 17.12, respectively, contain the
names of endangered species and
threatened species federally listed
pursuant to the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
The regulations at 50 CFR 17.11(c)
and 17.12(b) direct us to use the most
recently accepted scientific name of any
wildlife or plant species, respectively,
that we have determined to be an
endangered or threatened species.
Purpose of Direct Final Rule and Final
Action
The purpose of this direct final rule
is to notify the public that we are
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revising the Lists at 50 CFR 17.11(h) and
17.12(h) to reflect the scientifically
accepted taxonomy and nomenclature of
nine wildlife species and nine plant
species listed under section 4 of the
ESA. These revisions reflect the most
recently accepted scientific
nomenclature in accordance with 50
CFR 17.11(c) and 17.12(b).
We are publishing this rule without a
prior proposal because this is a
noncontroversial action that is in the
best interest of the public and should be
undertaken in as timely a manner as
possible. For the taxonomic revisions
provided below in Table 1, this rule will
be effective, as published in this
document, on the effective date
specified in DATES, unless we receive
significant adverse comments on or
before the comment due date specified
in DATES. Significant adverse comments
are comments that provide strong
justification as to why this rule should
not be adopted or why it should be
changed.
If we receive significant adverse
comments regarding the taxonomic
changes for any of the species included
in Table 1, below, we will publish a
document in the Federal Register
withdrawing this rule for the
appropriate species before the effective
date, and we will publish a proposed
rule to initiate promulgation of those
changes to 50 CFR 17.11(h) and/or
17.12(h).
In addition, we are notifying the
public that we have identified editorial
errors in the Lists, and they will be
corrected on the effective date of this
rule (see DATES, above). The identified
errors are provided below in Table 2.
While you may submit comments by
one of the methods listed in ADDRESSES
on the corrections provided below in
Table 2, we consider these corrections
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purely administrative, and we intend to
make these editorial corrections on the
effective date of this rule.
None of these changes are regulatory
in nature; they are for accuracy and
clarity. These revisions do not alter
species’ protections or status in any
way. Any actions altering a species’
protection or status would require a
separate rulemaking action following
the procedures of 50 CFR part 424.
Summary Tables of Taxonomic
Changes and Editorial Corrections
Table 1 provides taxonomic changes
we are making to reflect the
scientifically accepted taxonomy and
nomenclature of nine wildlife and nine
plant species listed under section 4 of
the ESA. These changes reflect the most
recently accepted scientific
nomenclature in accordance with 50
CFR 17.11(c) and 17.12(b).
TABLE 1—TAXONOMIC REVISIONS TO THE LISTS REFLECTING THE CURRENT SCIENTIFICALLY ACCEPTED TAXONOMY AND
NOMENCLATURE FOR THESE SPECIES
Species name as currently listed
Corrected species name
Common name (scientific name)
Common name (scientific name)
§ 17.11
Endangered and threatened wildlife
MAMMALS
Gulf Coast jaguarundi (Herpailurus (=Felis) yagouaroundi cacomitli) .....
Sinaloan jaguarundi (Herpailurus (=Felis) yagouaroundi tolteca) ............
Mount Graham red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis) ....
Gulf Coast jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi cacomitli).
Sinaloan jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi tolteca).
Mount Graham red squirrel (Tamiasciurus fremonti grahamensis).
BIRDS
golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia) ...................................
Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) .................................
golden-cheeked warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia).
Yuma Ridgway’s rail (Rallus obsoletus yumanensis).
AMPHIBIANS
Sonoran tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum stebbinsi) ....................
Texas blind salamander (Typhlomolge rathbuni) .....................................
Sonoran tiger salamander (Ambystoma mavortium stebbinsi).
Texas blind salamander (Eurycea rathbuni).
ARACHNIDS
Government Canyon Bat Cave spider (Neoleptoneta microps) ..............
Tooth Cave spider (Neoleptoneta myopica) ............................................
Government Canyon Bat Cave spider (Tayshaneta microps).
Tooth Cave spider (Tayshaneta myopica).
Scientific name (common name)
Scientific name (common name)
§ 17.12
Endangered and threatened plants
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FLOWERING PLANTS
Coryphantha minima (Nellie’s cory cactus) ..............................................
Echinomastus mariposensis (Lloyd’s Mariposa cactus) ..........................
Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus (Arizona hedgehog cactus)
Lesquerella pallida (white bladderpod) ....................................................
Lesquerella thamnophila (Zapata bladderpod) ........................................
Pediocactus peeblesianus var. fickeiseniae (Fickeisen plains cactus) ....
Pediocactus peeblesianus var. peeblesianus (Peebles Navajo cactus) ..
Senecio franciscanus (San Francisco Peaks ragwort) ............................
Styrax texanus (Texas snowbells) ...........................................................
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Escobaria minima (Nellie’s cory cactus).
Sclerocactus mariposensis (Lloyd’s Mariposa cactus).
Echinocereus arizonicus ssp. arizonicus (Arizona hedgehog cactus).
Physaria pallida (white bladderpod).
Physaria thamnophila (Zapata bladderpod).
Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp. fickeiseniae (Fickeisen plains cactus).
Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp. peeblesianus (Peebles Navajo cactus).
Packera franciscana (San Francisco Peaks ragwort).
Styrax platanifolius ssp. texanus (Texas snowbells).
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Table 2 identifies the editorial
corrections we are making in this rule.
Where Table 2 (and text) refers to the
‘‘2016 Reformatting’’ that means an
August 24, 2016, final rule (81 FR
51550) that the Service published to
update the format of the Lists. The
purpose of the 2016 Reformatting was to
make the Lists easier to understand by
changing the format to reflect current
practices and standards, to correct
identified errors in entries such as
footnotes and spelling, and to update
common names, among other changes.
Following publication of the 2016
Reformatting we identified editorial
errors in the updated Lists. Where Table
2 refers to ‘‘68 FR 17156’’ that is the
citation for the final rule designating
critical habitat for seven Bexar County,
Texas, invertebrates (68 FR 17156; April
8, 2003), which contained a spelling
error and listing citation error.
TABLE 2—EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS TO THE LISTS
Current listed name
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Wildlife:
Beetle, (no common name) [Rhadine exilis] ................
Beetle, (no common name) [Rhadine infernalis] ..........
Helotes mold beetle (Batrisodes venyivi) .....................
Braken Bat Cave meshweaver (Circurina venii) ..........
Cokendolpher cave harvestman (Texella
cokendolpheri).
Government Canyon Bat Cave meshweaver
(Circurina vespera).
Government Canyon Bat Cave spider (Neoleptoneta
microps).
Koster’s springsnail (Juturnia kosteria) ........................
Loach minnow (Rhinichthys cobitis) .............................
Madla Cave meshweaver (Cicurina madla) .................
Robber Baron Cave meshweaver (Cicurina baronia) ..
Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) .....
Plants:
Fickeisen plains cactus (Pediocactus peeblesianus
var. fickeiseniae).
Peebles Navajo cactus (Pediocactus peeblesianus
var. peeblesianus).
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Description of Taxonomic Revisions
and Editorial Corrections
Using the best available scientific
information, this direct final rule
documents taxonomic changes of the
scientific names to three entries under
‘‘Mammals,’’ two entries under ‘‘Birds,’’
two entries under ‘‘Amphibians,’’ and
two entries under ‘‘Arachnids’’ on the
current List of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife (50 CFR 17.11(h))
and to nine entries under ‘‘Flowering
Plants’’ on the current List of
Endangered and Threatened Plants (50
CFR 17.12(h)). The basis for these
taxonomic changes is supported by
published studies in peer-reviewed
journals. Accordingly, we revise the
scientific names of these species under
section 4 of the ESA and in accordance
with 50 CFR 17.11(c) and 17.12(b).
Of the species that are the subjects of
the taxonomic revisions in this rule,
Mount Graham red squirrel,
Government Canyon Bat Cave spider,
San Francisco Peaks ragwort, Zapata
bladderpod, and Fickeisen plains cactus
have designated critical habitat. For
clarity and consistency, in this direct
final rule, we are revising the headings
of the critical habitat designations to
reflect the corrected scientific names for
the following species: Mount Graham
red squirrel at 50 CFR 17.95(a),
Government Canyon Bat Cave spider at
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Correction
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Correct listing citation
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Correct listing citation
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Correct listing citation
Error in 68 FR 17156: Correct spelling error; error
2016 Reformatting: Correct listing citation.
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Correct listing citation
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in
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65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR 17.95(i).CH
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR 17.95(i).CH
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR 17.95(i).CH
Cicurina venii 65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR
17.95(g).CH
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR 17.95(g).CH
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Correct spelling error and
listing citation.
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Correct listing citation .....
Cicurina vespera 65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR
17.95(g).CH
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR 17.95(g).CH
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Correct spelling error ......
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Reflect correct taxonomic
name.
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Correct listing citation .....
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Correct listing citation .....
Update common name ................................................
Juturnia kosteri.
Tiaroga cobitis.
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR 17.95(g).CH
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR 17.95(g).CH
Yuma Ridgway’s rail.
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Remove duplicate entry ..
Remove duplicate entry from the List.
Error in 2016 Reformatting: Add omitted entry ...........
Restore omitted species entry to the List.
50 CFR 17.95(g), and for the San
Francisco Peaks ragwort, Zapata
bladderpod, and Fickeisen plains cactus
at 50 CFR 17.96(a).
Additionally, we are correcting errors
noted in species’ scientific names and
Federal Register citations, updating
common names, and correcting a
duplication and an omission (see Table
2, above). These corrections are not
regulatory in nature; they are
administrative and for the purpose of
clarity. The corrections do not alter
species’ protections or status; an action
changing a species’ protection or status
would require a separate rulemaking
following the procedures set forth at 50
CFR part 424.
yagouaroundi tolteca, respectively (June
14, 1976; 41 FR 24062).
Later, genus classification was
changed from Felis to Herpailurus
(Wozencraft 1993, p. 291), and this
widely accepted change was
subsequently made to the ESA listing
(August 4, 2016; 81 FR 51550). Thus,
these subspecies are currently listed
under the ESA as Herpailurus (=Felis)
yagouaroundi cacomitli and
Herpailurus (=Felis) yagouaroundi
tolteca.
However, more recent genetic work
assigns the jaguarundi to the genus
Puma (Johnson and O’Brien 1997, pp.
S110–S111; Johnson et al. 2006, p. 74),
and this has become the generally
accepted nomenclature (Wozencraft
2005, p. 545). The Service recognizes
the Gulf coast jaguarundi and Sinaloan
jaguarundi name changes to Puma
yagouaroundi cacomitli and Puma
yagouaroundi tolteca. respectively. This
taxonomic change does not affect the
range or endangered status of either the
Gulf coast jaguarundi or Sinaloan
jaguarundi.
Taxonomic Classification
Gulf Coast and Sinaloan Jaguarundi
The Gulf Coast jaguarundi
(Herpailurus (=Felis) yagouaroundi
cacomitli) and the Sinaloan jaguarundi
(Herpailurus (=Felis) yagouaroundi
tolteca), subspecies of the jaguarundi, a
small cat ranging from Texas to
Argentina, were listed as endangered in
1976 (June 14, 1976; 41 FR 24062). The
jaguarundi was originally included in
the genus Felis, and the Gulf Coast
jaguarundi and the Sinaloan jaguarundi
were originally listed under the ESA as
Felis yagouaroundi cacomitli and Felis
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Mount Graham Red Squirrel
The Mount Graham red squirrel
(Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis)
was listed as endangered on June 3,
1987 (52 FR 20994) and was considered
a subspecies of the pine squirrel
(Tamiasciurus hudsonicus; Steele 1998,
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p. 1). This subspecies occurs only in the
highest elevations of the Pinalen˜o
Mountains in southeastern Arizona.
Hope et al. (2016, p. 173) indicates
that regional differences in evolutionary
dynamics and continental gradients of
complexity are reflected in three species
of Tamiasciurus: T. douglasii, T.
hudsonicus, and T. fremonti.
Southwestern red squirrels, including
the Mount Graham red squirrel, were
assigned to a new species of red
squirrel, T. fremonti (Hope et al. 2016,
pp. 173, 179). Beginning in 2016,
scientists researching the Mount
Graham red squirrel acknowledged this
new designation (e.g., Merrick and
Koprowski 2016, p. 2) and began
referring to the Mount Graham red
squirrel as T. fremonti grahamensis
(e.g., Gwinn and Koprowski 2016, p. 1).
Tamiasciurus fremonti grahamensis is
now the accepted species and
subspecies name for the Mount Graham
red squirrel by NatureServe (see https://
explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/
ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.101915/
Tamiasciurus_fremonti_grahamensis),
an organization that works with
approximately 100 network
organizations and over 1,000
conservation scientists to collect,
aggregate, and standardize biodiversity
statistics. The validity of the recognized
T. fremonti grahamensis subspecies is
not in question (Hope et al. 2016,
entire).
Therefore, the Service recognizes the
scientific name change for the Mount
Graham red squirrel from Tamiasciurus
hudsonicus grahamensis to
Tamiasciurus fremonti grahamensis.
These changes remain consistent with
the latest scientific literature on or
referencing the subspecies (e.g., Lynch
2018, p. 2; Goldstein et al. 2018, p. 67;
Merrick et al. 2021, p. 2). This
taxonomic change does not affect the
range of, endangered status of, or critical
habitat designation for the Mount
Graham red squirrel.
Golden-Cheeked Warbler
The golden-cheeked warbler
(Dendroica chrysoparia) was emergency
listed as endangered, due to habitat
destruction, on May 4, 1990 (55 FR
18844), and we published a final rule to
list the golden-cheeked warbler as
endangered on December 27, 1990 (55
FR 53153).
In 2011, the American Ornithologists’
Union (AOU) adopted a new
classification of the family Parulidae
based on a phylogenetic analysis by
Lovette et al. (2010, p. 763) that resulted
in all Dendroica species being placed
into a single clade for which the generic
name Setophaga has taxonomic priority
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(Chesser et al. 2011, p. 608). The goldencheeked warbler is now placed in the
family Parulidae (new world warblers;
wood-warblers) and the genus
Setophaga (redstarts). Hereafter, the
Service recognizes the golden-cheeked
warbler as Setophaga chrysoparia,
formerly placed in the genus Dendroica.
This taxonomic change does not affect
the range or endangered status of the
golden-cheeked warbler.
Yuma Clapper Rail
The Yuma clapper rail (Rallus
longirostris yumanensis) was listed as
endangered on March 11, 1967 (32 FR
4001) and was considered a subspecies
of the clapper rail (Rallus longirostris).
This subspecies occurs in Arizona,
California, Nevada, and Mexico.
Maley and Brumfield (2013, p. 318)
better distinguished the phylogenetic
relationships in the Rallus longirostris
and Rallus elegans complexes using
mitochondrial and nuclear gene
sequences. Their results indicate that
the Rallus elegans and Rallus
longirostris complexes are paraphyletic,
and the complex could be split into five
morphologically and genetically distinct
species, including Rallus obsoletus,
Rallus tenuirostris, Rallus elegans, and
Rallus crepitans (Maley and Brumfield
2013, p. 326). In 2014, the AOU
accepted this proposed change,
reorganizing the clapper rail (R.
longirostris) and king rail (R. elegans)
species complex and creating five
distinct subspecies (Chesser et al. 2014,
p. CSv). Under the new accepted
taxonomy, the Yuma clapper rail
became the Yuma Ridgway’s rail (R.
obsoletus yumanensis). The validity of
the five currently recognized R.
obsoletus subspecies is not in question
(Maley and Brumfield 2013, entire;
Chesser et al. 2014, p. CSv).
Therefore, the Service recognizes the
scientific (and common name) change
from Yuma clapper rail (Rallus
longirostris yumanensis) to Yuma
Ridgway’s rail (R. obsoletus
yumanensis). This taxonomic change
does not affect the range or endangered
status of this subspecies.
Sonoran Tiger Salamander
The Sonoran tiger salamander
(Ambystoma tigrinum stebbinsi) was
listed as endangered on January 6, 1997
(62 FR 665). This subspecies occurs in
southern Arizona in the United States
and in northern Sonora, Mexico.
Shaffer and McKnight (1996,
Evolution 50: pp. 417–433) provided
molecular phylogenetic data indicating
that the eastern and western tiger
salamanders should be regarded as
distinct species and treated the western
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forms as subspecies of Ambystoma
mavortium. Hallock (2005, in Jones,
L.L.C., et al., pp. 30–33) placed
northwestern populations in A.
tigrinum. As a result, in 2008, the
Society for the Study of Amphibians
and Reptiles (SSAR) adopted a new
scientific and common name for the
species in Scientific and Common
Names for Amphibians and Reptiles of
North America North of Me´xico (SSAR
2008, pp. 1–84). The SSAR list is the
most widely recognized standard for
nomenclature of North American
amphibians and reptiles.
Therefore, the Service recognizes the
scientific name change from
Ambystoma tigrinum stebbinsi to
Ambystoma mavortium stebbinsi. This
change remains consistent with the
latest SSAR list of standard names
(Crother, B.I. (ed.). 2017) and does not
affect the range or endangered status of
the Sonoran tiger salamander.
Texas Blind Salamander
The Texas blind salamander
(Typhlomolge rathbuni) was listed as
endangered on March 11, 1967 (32 FR
4001). This species occurs in the
Edwards Aquifer near San Marcos,
Texas. The taxonomic classification of
Texas blind salamander in the genus
Typhlomolge has been widely discussed
and controversial (Mitchell and Reddell
1965, pp. 24–26; Potter and Sweet 1981,
entire; Lombard and Wake 1986, entire;
Chippindale et al. 2000, entire).
The Typhlomolge genus is
characterized by extreme caveassociated morphologies (tiny nonfunctional vestiges of eyes, loss of
pigmentation, long slender legs, and
broad flattened head). Some researchers
support that the Texas blind salamander
is best related to species of Eurycea,
which exhibit extreme troglobitic
morphologies (Mitchell and Reddell
1965, pp. 24–26; Petraka 1998, pp. 272–
273). Other scientists have suggested
that members of Typhlomolge are
sufficiently distinct from Edwards
Plateau Eurycea to warrant recognition
of the Typhlomolge genus (Wake 1966,
pp. 51, 73–99; Potter and Sweet 1981,
pp. 65–73). However, Chippindale’s
(1995, entire) more recent molecular
phylogenetic evidence supports that the
recognition of the genus Typhlomolge is
not warranted. Further, the results of
allozyme and mitochondrial DNA
(mtDNA) testing of Texas blind
salamander by Chippindale et al. (2000,
pp. 20, 23–24) supports the taxonomic
revision from the genus Typhlomolge to
the genus Eurycea. Therefore, the
Service recognizes the scientific name
change from Typhlomolge rathbuni to
Eurycea rathbuni. This taxonomic
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Government Canyon Bat Cave Spider
and Tooth Cave Spider
The Government Canyon Bat Cave
spider (Neoleptoneta microps) is a
small, troglobitic spider that inhabits
caves and mesocaverns in Bexar County,
Texas, and was listed as endangered on
December 26, 2000 (65 FR 81419). In the
original listing the Government Canyon
Bat Cave spider was listed as the
Government Canyon cave spider;
although the common name was revised
to the Government Canyon Bat Cave
spider on April 8, 2003 (68 FR 17156).
In addition, critical habitat was
designated for the Government Canyon
Bat Cave spider and Government
Canyon Bat Cave meshweaver on
February 14, 2012 (77 FR 8450).
The Tooth Cave spider (Neoleptoneta
myopica) is a small, troglobitic spider
that inhabits caves and mesocaverns in
Travis and Williamson Counties, Texas.
It was listed as endangered on
September 16, 1988 (53 FR 36029). The
Tooth Cave spider does not have
designated critical habitat.
The Government Canyon Bat Cave
spider and Tooth Cave spider were
originally described as Leptoneta
microps and Leptoneta myopica,
respectively Gertsch (1974, pp. 168–169,
172–173). They were later reassigned to
Neoleptoneta following Brignoli (1977,
p. 216) and Platnick (1986, p. 15).
In a phylogenetic assessment, Ledford
et al. (2011, entire) limited the genus
Neoleptoneta to only include seven
species restricted to central Mexico. The
remaining species were placed in three
new genera: (1) Chisoneta, (2) Ozarkia,
and (3) Tayshaneta. The Government
Canyon Bat Cave spider and Tooth Cave
spider were transferred to Tayshaneta
(Ledford et al. 2011, pp. 375–385).
These taxonomic changes have been
recognized by the World Spider Catalog
(2019).
Therefore, we recognize the scientific
names of the Government Canyon Bat
Cave spider and Tooth Cave spider as
Tayshaneta microps and Tayshaneta
myopica, respectively. This does not
affect the range or endangered status of
these species, or the designated critical
habitat of the Government Canyon Bat
Cave spider.
Arizona Hedgehog Cactus
The Arizona hedgehog cactus
(Echinocereus triglochidiatus var.
arizonicus) was listed as endangered on
November 26, 1979 (44 FR 61556). At
that time, E. triglochidiatus included all
red-flowered hedgehog cacti in the
United States, resulting in a large group
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of highly morphologically variable
species (Benson 1969, 1982; Taylor 1985
pp. 68–73). Since then, cytological (i.e.,
the study of chromosome numbers for
classification) and morphological
studies within E. triglochidiatus have
led to separations of taxa based on
ploidy levels (i.e., the number of copies
of the complete genetic information;
Parfitt and Christy 1992; Cota and
Philbrick 1994; Baker 2006). The
tetraploids (four homologous copies of
each chromosome (4n)) are now
recognized as E. coccineus Engelmann,
and diploids (two homologous copies of
each chromosome (2n)) are now
recognized as either E. triglochidiatus or
E. arizonicus Rose ex Orcutt (Blum et al.
1998, pp. 357–423; Zimmerman and
Parfitt 2003, p. 168). In 1998, the
Arizona hedgehog cactus was
recognized as Echinocereus arizonicus
subsp. arizonicus (Rose ex. Orcutt),
formalizing E. arizonicus as an
independent species separate from E.
triglochidiatus and E. coccineus based
on chromosome numbers, elevational
range, and geographic distribution
(Blum et al. 1998, p. 367–369;
Zimmerman and Parfitt 2003, p. 168).
This taxonomic treatment has been
adopted by the Flora of North America
(Zimmerman and Parfitt 2003, p. 168).
The Service recognizes the scientific
name change of the Arizona hedgehog
cactus to Echinocereus arizonicus ssp.
arizonicus. This taxonomic change does
not affect the range or endangered status
of the Arizona hedgehog cactus.
Fickeisen Plains Cactus and Peebles
Navajo Cactus
The Peebles Navajo cactus
(Pediocactus peeblesianus var.
peeblesianus) and Fickeisen plains
cactus (Pediocactus peeblesianus var.
fickeiseniae) are small, mostly solitary,
spherical cacti endemic to northern
Arizona. Both were classified as
‘‘varieties’’ when listed as endangered
in 1979 (44 FR 61922; October 26, 1979)
and 2013 (78 FR 60608; October 1,
2013), respectively.
In our 2013 listing rule, we
acknowledged that the Flora of North
America treated the Fickeisen plains
cactus as a subspecies of Pediocactus
peeblesianus, finding that the name
‘‘Pediocactus peeblesianus var.
fickeiseniae’’ was not validly published
by Lyman D. Benson (Heil and Porter
2003, p. 213). However, at that time, we
and taxonomic organizations such as the
Integrated Taxonomic Information
Systems (ITIS) continued to treat the
taxon as a variety, but we recognized the
need for future taxonomic review.
More recently, the Flora of North
America (Heil and Porter 2001, pp. 10–
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broader botanical scientific community
(Tropicos 2019) accepted subspecies
rank for both Peebles Navajo cactus
(Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
peeblesianus) and Fickeisen plains
cactus (Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
fickeiseniae [=Pediocactus peeblesianus
ssp. fickeiseniorum]; Lu¨thy 1999; ITIS
2019).
Because of the agreement throughout
the scientific community, we recognize
the Peebles Navajo cactus as
Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
peeblesianus and the Fickeisen plains
cactus as Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
fickeiseniae. These changes in
nomenclature do not affect the range or
endangered status of either cactus, or,
for the Fickeisen plains cactus, its
designated critical habitat.
Lloyd’s Mariposa Cactus
On November 6, 1979, we listed
Lloyd’s mariposa cactus (Neolloydia
mariposensis) as threatened, without
critical habitat (44 FR 64247). Hester
(1940) described this small cactus as a
new species, Echinomastus
mariposensis, based on specimens he
collected near the Mariposa quicksilver
mine, in Brewster County, Texas.
Botanists continue to recognize
Lloyd’s mariposa cactus as a distinct,
valid species, but based on evolving
phylogenetic interpretations have
disagreed on the genera placement.
Benson (1969) assigned species
mariposensis to the genus Neolloydia;
Glass and Foster (1975), Anderson
(1986, 2001), Zimmerman (1985) and
the Flora of North America (Zimmerman
and Parfitt 2003) returned it to
Echinomastus. Additional published
classifications include Echinocactus
(Weniger 1979), Sclerocactus (Taylor
1987), and Pediocactus (Halda 1998).
However, more recently, Porter and
Prince (2011) constructed a molecular
phylogeny of a narrowly defined
Sclerocactus, and related taxa, based on
chloroplast DNA sequences using data
from five independent investigations
(Porter et al. 2000; Butterworth et al.
2002; Crozier 2005; Hernandez et al.
2011; Butterworth and Porter (in prep.)).
Although these studies examined
different regions of chloroplast DNA,
the results were completely congruent.
On this basis, Porter and Prince (2011)
recognized a monophyletic, though
polymorphic, clade, in which
Ancistrocactus, Echinomastus, and
Toumeya are included in a broadly
defined Sclerocactus genus;
Echinomastus, as defined in the Flora of
North America (Zimmerman and Parfitt
2003), is paraphyletic. Lloyd’s mariposa
cactus was assigned to Sclerocactus
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mariposensis in Section Andersonianus
(Porter and Prince 2011, pp. 36–37, 58–
59). We concur with this classification,
which has also been accepted by the
ITIS (2018) and Tropicos (2018). This
revision does not affect the species’
range or threatened status.
Nellie’s Cory Cactus
On November 7, 1979, we listed
Nellie’s cory cactus (Coryphantha
minima) as endangered, without critical
habitat (44 FR 64738). Although
botanists continue to recognize Nellie’s
cory cactus as a distinct, valid species,
differing phylogenetic interpretations
retain it in the genus Coryphantha, or
place it in another closely related genus,
Escobaria.
First described by Britton and Rose
(1919–1923), Escobaria is distinguished
from Coryphantha by pitted seed coats,
fringed perianth parts, areoles that lack
nectaries, and flowers that are not
yellow (Anderson 2001); since Nellie’s
cory cactus has these characteristics, it
belongs in the Escobaria group.
Zimmerman (1985) and the Flora of
North America (Zimmerman and Parfitt
2003) recognized Escobaria as a
subgenus of Coryphantha that included
C. minima. Conversely, Anderson
(2001), the International Cactaceae
Systematics Group (2006), the ITIS
(2011), and Natural Resources
Conservation Service (2011) recognized
Escobaria as a full genus.
More recent phylogenetic studies
based on DNA sequences (Butterworth
2010; Va´zquez-Sa´nchez et al. 2013)
indicate that Coryphantha sensu lato is
not monophyletic. Although more data
are needed to circumscribe Coryphantha
and Escobaria, Nellie’s cory cactus is
more appropriately classified as
Escobaria minima, based on the above
described morphological characteristics.
Thus, we recognize Nellie’s cory cactus
as Escobaria minima. This change does
not affect the species’ range or
endangered status.
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San Francisco Peaks Ragwort
San Francisco Peaks ragwort (Senecio
franciscanus),was listed as threatened
on November 22, 1983 (48 FR 52743),
and is a dwarf alpine plant in the
sunflower family that is found only on
the talus slopes in the alpine zone on
the San Francisco Peaks, north of
Flagstaff. Based on morphological and
cytological evidence, plants formerly
described as Senecio that have pendant
heads, branched and nonfleshy roots,
and few teeth on the leaves are now
described as the genus Packera, (Weber,
´ . Lo¨ve 1981). Weber and Lo¨ve
WA and A
(1981) are following the European
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botanists’ generic circumscription of
Senecio and the segregates.
The scientific name change from
‘‘Senecio franciscanus’’ to ‘‘Packera
franciscana’’ is widely accepted by
professionals and is the accepted name
at the Deaver Herbarium at Northern
Arizona University (Ayers 2007, pers.
comm.). The Service recognizes the San
Francisco Peaks ragwort as Packera
franciscana. This taxonomic change
does not affect the range, endangered
status, or designated critical habitat of
the San Francisco Peaks ragwort.
Texas Snowbells
On October 12, 1984, we listed Texas
snowbells (Styrax texana) as
endangered, without critical habitat(49
FR 40036). V.L. Cory described Styrax
texana in 1943, which he distinguished
from S. platanifolia and S. youngae
based on differences in the trichomes
(epidermal structures) of leaves and
floral parts.
Gonsoulin (1974) revised the genus
Styrax in North America, Central
America, and the Caribbean. In Texas
and Northeast Mexico, this treatment
recognized S. texana, S. youngae, and S.
platanifolia with two varieties,
platanifolia and stellata. Fritsch’s
subsequent revision (Fritsch 1997) of
the Styrax of West Texas, Mexico, and
Mesoamerica recognized 19 species and
24 taxa, including 7 geographically and
morphologically distinct subspecies of
two species. Morphological, isozyme,
and DNA sequence data indicated that
five taxa of Texas and Northern Mexico
are more closely related to each other
than to other Styrax taxa and belong to
a single species, S. platanifolius;
following Nicolson and Steyskal (1976),
Fritsch adopted the masculine gender
for Styrax. This revision recognized five
subspecies of S. platanifolius,
distinguished by distinct regional
differences in the morphology and
abundance of trichomes: platanifolius,
mollis, stellatus, texanus, and youngiae.
This treatment is currently recognized
by the Flora of North America (Fritsch
2009), the ITIS (2018), Missouri
Botanical Garden (Tropicos 2014), and
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Plants Database (Natural Resources
Conservation Service 2014). In
consideration of the broad acceptance of
this most recent revision of American
Styrax, we also recognize Texas
snowbells as Styrax platanifolius ssp.
texanus. This revision does not affect
the species’ range or endangered status.
White Bladderpod and Zapata
Bladderpod
In 1987, we listed white bladderpod
(Lesquerella pallida) as endangered (52
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listed Zapata bladderpod (Lesquerella
thamnophila) as endangered (64 FR
63745; November 22, 1999). Critical
habitat was designated for Zapata
bladderpod on December 22, 2000 (65
FR 81182); no critical habitat was
designated for white bladderpod.
In 2002, Al-Shehbaz and O’Kane
transferred 91 taxa of Lesquerella to the
genus Physaria, including the species
pallida and thamnophila, based on
molecular, morphological, cytological,
biogeographic, and ecological data.
Genetic analyses, based on DNA
sequences of the internal transcribed
spacer of nuclear ribosomal DNA and
length variation of inter-simple
sequence repeat regions, revealed that
Physaria, as previously recognized, was
nested within and evolved more than
once from Lesquerella. The former
genus was polyphyletic, and the latter
was paraphyletic. These authors united
the two into a single monophyletic
genus, conserving the earlier-published
name of Physaria.
These taxonomic revisions are
supported by the Flora of North
America (O’Kane 2010), the ITIS (2015),
and the Tropicos database (Tropicos
2015). Thus, the Service recognizes the
white bladderpod and Zapata
bladderpod as Physaria pallida and
Physaria thamnophila, respectively.
These changes do not affect the range or
endangered status of white bladderpod
or Zapata bladderpod, or, for Zapata
bladderpod, its designated critical
habitat.
Required Determinations
National Environmental Policy Act
We have determined that
environmental assessments and
environmental impact statements, as
defined under the authority of the
National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), need not
be prepared in connection with
regulations issued pursuant to section
4(a) of the ESA. We published a notice
outlining our reasons for this
determination in the Federal Register
on October 25, 1983 (43 FR 49244).
Even if NEPA were to apply, this
amendment of the regulations is purely
administrative in nature, and therefore
is categorically excluded under the
Department of the Interior’s NEPA
procedures in 43 CFR 46.210(i); no
exceptional circumstances apply.
Clarity of the Rule
We are required by Executive Orders
12866 and 12988 and by the
Presidential Memorandum of June 1,
1998, to write all rules in plain
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language. This means that each rule we
publish must:
(a) Be logically organized;
(b) Use the active voice to address
readers directly;
(c) Use clear language rather than
jargon;
(d) Be divided into short sections and
sentences; and
(e) Use lists and tables wherever
possible.
If you feel that we have not met these
requirements, send us comments by one
of the methods listed in ADDRESSES. To
help us to revise this rule, your
comments should be as specific as
possible.
References Cited
A list of the references cited in this
direct final rule is provided in Docket
No. FWS–R2–ES–2021–0044 at https://
www.regulations.gov or upon request
from the appropriate contact person (see
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
Endangered and threatened species,
Exports, Imports, Reporting and
Common name
recordkeeping requirements,
Transportation.
c. Under Amphibians, by revising the
entries for ‘‘Salamander, Sonoran tiger’’
and ‘‘Salamander, Texas blind’’;
■ d. Under Fishes, by revising the entry
for ‘‘Minnow, loach’’;
■ e. Under Snails, by revising the entry
for ‘‘Springsnail, Koster’s’’;
■ f. Under Insects, by revising the
entries for ‘‘Beetle, Helotes mold’’,
‘‘Beetle, (no common name) [Rhadine
exilis]’’, and ‘‘Beetle, (no common
name) [Rhadine infernalis]’’; and
■ g. Under Arachnids, by revising the
entry for ‘‘Harvestman, Cokendolpher
cave’’, ‘‘Meshweaver, Braken Bat Cave’’,
‘‘Meshweaver, Government Canyon Bat
Cave’’, ‘‘Meshweaver, Madla Cave’’,
‘‘Meshweaver, Robber Baron Cave’’,
‘‘Spider, Government Canyon Bat
Cave’’, and ‘‘Spider, Tooth Cave’’.
The revisions and addition read as
follows:
■
Regulation Promulgation
For the reasons given in the preamble,
we amend part 17, subchapter B of
chapter I, title 50 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, as set forth below:
PART 17—ENDANGERED AND
THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS
1. The authority citation for part 17
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361–1407; 1531–
1544; and 4201–4245, unless otherwise
noted.
2. Amend § 17.11(h), the List of
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife:
■ a. Under Mammals, by revising the
entries for ‘‘Jaguarundi, Gulf Coast’’,
‘‘Jaguarundi, Sinaloan’’, and ‘‘Squirrel,
Mount Graham red’’;
■ b. Under Birds, by:
■ i. Removing the entry for ‘‘Rail, Yuma
Clapper’’ and adding in its place an
entry for ‘‘Rail, Yuma Ridgway’s’’; and
■ ii. Revising the entry for ‘‘Warbler
(wood), golden-cheeked’’;
■
§ 17.11 Endangered and threatened
wildlife.
*
*
*
(h) * * *
Scientific name
Where listed
Status
*
Jaguarundi, Gulf Coast .....................
*
*
Puma yagouaroundi cacomitli ..........
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
*
Jaguarundi, Sinaloan ........................
*
*
Puma yagouaroundi tolteca .............
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
*
Squirrel, Mount Graham red .............
*
*
Tamiasciurus fremonti grahamensis
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
*
*
Listing citations and
applicable rules
MAMMALS
*
BIRDS
*
*
*
*
Rail, Yuma Ridgway’s ......................
*
*
Rallus obsoletus yumanensis ...........
*
*
U.S.A. only .......................................
E
*
Warbler (wood), golden-cheeked .....
*
*
Setophaga chrysoparia ....................
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
*
AMPHIBIANS
*
Salamander, Sonoran tiger ..............
Salamander, Texas blind ..................
*
FISHES
*
Minnow, loach ...................................
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*
SNAILS
*
Springsnail, Koster’s .........................
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*
*
*
*
Ambystoma mavortium stebbinsi .....
Eurycea rathbuni ..............................
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*
*
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*
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*
41 FR 24062, 6/14/1976.
*
*
52 FR 20994, 6/3/1987; 50 CFR
17.95(a).CH
*
*
*
*
32 FR 4001, 3/11/1967.
*
*
55 FR 18844, 5/4/1990; 55 FR
53153, 12/27/1990.
*
E
E
E
*
*
62 FR 665, 1/6/1977.
32 FR 4001, 3/11/1967.
*
*
*
*
51 FR 39468, 10/28/1986; 77 FR
10810, 2/23/2012; 50 CFR
17.95(e).CH
*
*
*
*
76 FR 33036, 6/7/2011; 50 CFR
17.95(f).CH
E
*
*
*
Wherever found ................................
*
41 FR 24062, 6/14/1976.
*
*
*
*
*
Juturnia kosteri .................................
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*
Wherever found ................................
Wherever found ................................
*
*
*
Tiaroga cobitis ..................................
*
*
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Common name
*
INSECTS
Scientific name
*
Where listed
*
*
*
*
Beetle, Helotes mold ........................
*
*
Batrisodes venyivi ............................
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
*
Beetle, (no common name) ..............
*
*
Rhadine exilis ...................................
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
Beetle, (no common name) ..............
Rhadine infernalis .............................
Wherever found ................................
E
*
ARACHNIDS
*
*
*
*
*
*
Texella cokendolpheri ......................
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
Meshweaver, Braken Bat Cave ........
Cicurina venii ....................................
Wherever found ................................
E
Meshweaver, Government Canyon
Bat Cave.
Meshweaver, Madla Cave ................
Cicurina vespera ..............................
Wherever found ................................
E
Cicurina madla .................................
Wherever found ................................
E
Meshweaver, Robber Baron Cave ...
Cicurina baronia ...............................
Wherever found ................................
E
*
Spider, Government Canyon Bat
Cave.
*
*
Tayshaneta microps .........................
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
*
Spider, Tooth Cave ..........................
*
*
Tayshaneta myopica ........................
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
*
*
3. Amend § 17.12(h), the List of
Endangered and Threatened Plants,
under Flowering Plants, by:
■ a. Removing the entry for
‘‘Coryphantha minima’’;
■ b. Adding, in alphabetical order, an
entry for ‘‘Echinocereus arizonicus ssp.
arizonicus’’;
■ c. Removing the entries for
‘‘Echinocereus triglochidiatus var.
arizonicus’’ and ‘‘Echinomastus
mariposensis’’;
■ d. Adding, in alphabetical order, an
entry for ‘‘Escobaria minima’’;
■
Scientific name
*
e. Removing the entries for
‘‘Lesquerella pallida’’ and ‘‘Lesquerella
thamnophila’’;
■ f. Adding, in alphabetical order, an
entry for ‘‘Packera franciscana’’;
■ g. Removing the first entry for
‘‘Pediocactus peeblesianus var.
fickeiseniae’’;
■ h. Removing the remaining entry for
‘‘Pediocactus peeblesianus var.
fickeiseniae’’ and adding the entry
‘‘Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
fickeiseniae’’ in its place;
■ i. Adding, in alphabetical order,
entries for ‘‘Pediocactus peeblesianus
ssp. peeblesianus’’, ‘‘Physaria pallida’’,
*
*
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR
17.95(i).CH
*
*
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR
17.95(i).CH
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR
17.95(i).CH
*
*
*
■
*
*
*
Harvestman, Cokendolpher cave .....
*
Listing citations and
applicable rules
Status
*
67359
65 FR 81419,
17.95(g).CH
65 FR 81419,
17.95(g).CH
65 FR 81419,
17.95(g).CH
65 FR 81419,
17.95(g).CH
65 FR 81419,
17.95(g).CH
*
12/26/2000; 50 CFR
12/26/2000; 50 CFR
12/26/2000; 50 CFR
12/26/2000; 50 CFR
12/26/2000; 50 CFR
*
*
65 FR 81419, 12/26/2000; 50 CFR
17.95(g).CH
*
*
53 FR 36029, 9/16/1988.
*
*
‘‘Physaria thamnophila’’, and
‘‘Sclerocactus mariposensis’’;
■ j. Removing the entry for ‘‘Senecio
franciscanus’’;
■ k. Adding, in alphabetical order, an
entry for ‘‘Styrax platanifolius ssp.
texanus’’;
■ l. Removing the entry for ‘‘Styrax
texanus’’.
The additions read as follows:
§ 17.12
plants.
*
Endangered and threatened
*
*
(h) * * *
Common name
Where listed
Status
*
Echinocereus arizonicus ssp.
arizonicus.
*
*
Arizona hedgehog cactus .................
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
*
Escobaria minima .............................
*
*
Nellie’s cory cactus ..........................
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
*
Packera franciscana .........................
*
*
San Francisco Peaks ragwort ..........
*
*
Wherever found ................................
T
*
Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
fickeiseniae.
Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
peeblesianus.
*
*
Fickeisen plains cactus ....................
*
*
Wherever found ................................
E
Peebles Navajo cactus .....................
Wherever found ................................
E
*
*
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applicable rules
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Delegated Authority of the Director, U.S. Fish
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4. Amend § 17.95 by:
a. In paragraph (a), removing the
heading ‘‘Mount Graham Red Squirrel
(Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
grahamensis)’’ and adding ‘‘Mount
Graham red squirrel (Tamiasciurus
fremonti grahamensis)’’ in its place; and
■ b. In paragraph (g), removing the
heading ‘‘Government Canyon Bat Cave
Spider (Neoleptoneta microps)’’ and
adding ‘‘Government Canyon Bat Cave
Spider (Tayshaneta microps)’’ in its
place.
■ 5. Amend § 17.96, paragraph (a), by:
■ a. Removing the heading ‘‘Family
Asteraceae: Senecio franciscanus (San
Francisco Peaks groundsel)’’ and adding
in its place the heading ‘‘Family
Asteraceae: Packera franciscana (San
Francisco Peaks ragwort)’’;
■ b. In the entry ‘‘Family Asteraceae:
Packera franciscana (San Francisco
Peaks ragwort)’’, revising the note;
■ c. Removing the heading ‘‘Family
Brassicaceae: Lesquerella thamnophila
(Zapata bladderpod)’’ and adding in its
place the heading ‘‘Family Brassicaceae:
Physaria thamnophila (Zapata
bladderpod)’’; and
■ d. Removing the heading ‘‘Family
Cactaceae: Pediocactus peeblesianus
var. fickeiseniae (Fickeisen plains
cactus)’’ and adding in its place the
heading ‘‘Family Cactaceae: Pediocactus
peeblesianus ssp. fickeiseniae
(Fickeisen plains cactus)’’.
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50 CFR Part 648
[RTID 0648–XB608]
Fisheries of the Northeastern United
States; Summer Flounder Fishery;
Quota Transfers From VA to CT and
NC to RI
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notification of quota transfer.
AGENCY:
NMFS announces that the
Commonwealth of Virginia and the
State of North Carolina are transferring
a portion of their 2021 commercial
summer flounder quota to the states of
Connecticut and Rhode Island,
respectively. This adjustment to the
2021 fishing year quota is necessary to
comply with the Summer Flounder,
Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery
Management Plan quota transfer
provisions. This announcement informs
the public of the revised 2021
commercial quotas for Virginia, North
Carolina, Connecticut, and Rhode
Island.
SUMMARY:
Effective November 22, 2021
through December 31, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Laura Hansen, Fishery Management
Specialist, (978) 281–9225.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulations governing the summer
flounder fishery are found in 50 CFR
648.100 through 648.110. These
regulations require annual specification
of a commercial quota that is
apportioned among the coastal states
from Maine through North Carolina. The
process to set the annual commercial
quota and the percent allocated to each
state is described in § 648.102 and final
2021 allocations were published on
December 21, 2020 (85 FR 82946).
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The final rule implementing
Amendment 5 to the Summer Flounder
Fishery Management Plan (FMP), as
published in the Federal Register on
December 17, 1993 (58 FR 65936),
provided a mechanism for transferring
summer flounder commercial quota
from one state to another. Two or more
states, under mutual agreement and
with the concurrence of the NMFS
Greater Atlantic Regional Administrator,
can transfer or combine summer
flounder commercial quota under
§ 648.102(c)(2). The Regional
Administrator is required to consider
three criteria in the evaluation of
requests for quota transfers or
combinations: The transfer or
combinations would not preclude the
overall annual quota from being fully
harvested; the transfer addresses an
unforeseen variation or contingency in
the fishery; and the transfer is consistent
with the objectives of the FMP and the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act. The
Regional Administrator has determined
these three criteria have been met for
the transfers approved in this
notification.
Virginia is transferring 30,000 lb
(13,608 kg) of summer flounder to
Connecticut through mutual agreement
of the states. This transfer was requested
so that Connecticut would not exceed
its 2021 commercial quota. North
Carolina is transferring 22,158 lb
(10,051 kg) to Rhode Island to repay
landings made by a North Carolinapermitted vessel under a safe harbor
agreement. The revised summer
flounder quotas for 2021 are: Virginia,
2,359,776 lb (1,070,376 kg);
Connecticut, 629,376 lb (285,480 kg);
North Carolina, 2,952,765 lb (1,339,352
kg); and Rhode Island, 1,883,708 lb
(854,436 kg).
Classification
NMFS issues this action pursuant to
section 305(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens
Act. This action is required by 50 CFR
648.162(e)(1)(i) through (iii), which was
issued pursuant to section 304(b), and is
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 17
[Docket No. FWS-R2-ES-2021-0044; FXES11130200000-212-FF02ENEH00]
RIN 1018-BE47
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Technical
Corrections for 18 Southwestern United States Species Found in Arizona,
New Mexico, and Texas
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the
revised taxonomy of nine wildlife and nine plant species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). We are revising the
List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and the List of Endangered
and Threatened Plants (``the Lists'') to reflect the current
scientifically accepted taxonomy and nomenclature for these species
that occur in the southwestern United States. We are also correcting
errors in the Lists made in previous publications. The taxonomic
revisions and correction of publication errors are editorial in nature
and involve no substantive changes to the Lists or any applicable
regulations.
DATES: This rule is effective February 24, 2022 without further action,
unless significant adverse comment is received by December 27, 2021. If
significant adverse comment is received, we will publish a timely
withdrawal of the relevant portions of the rule in the Federal
Register.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by one of the following methods:
Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting
comments to FWS-R2-ES-2021-0044, which is the docket number for this
rulemaking.
By hard copy: Submit comments by U.S. mail to: Public
Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R2-ES-2021-0044, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, MS: PRB/3W, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
See Public Comments, below, for more information about submitting
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Common name Contact person
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golden-cheeked warbler....... Adam Zerrenner, 512-490-0057 (phone), or
Government Canyon Bat Cave [email protected] (email).
spider..
Texas blind salamander.......
Tooth Cave spider............
Nellie's cory cactus.........
Lloyd's Mariposa cactus......
white bladderpod.............
Zapata bladderpod............
Texas snowbells..............
Gulf Coast jaguarundi........ Chuck Ardizzone, 281-286-8282 (phone), or
[email protected] (email).
Yuma clapper rail (=Yuma Jeff Humphrey, 602-242-0210 (phone) or
Ridgway's rail). [email protected] (email).
Arizona hedgehog cactus......
Fickeisen plains cactus......
Peebles Navajo cactus........
Sinaloan jaguarundi.......... Julie McIntyre, 520-670-6150 (phone), or
Sonoran tiger salamander..... [email protected] (email).
Mount Graham red squirrel....
San Francisco Peaks ragwort.. Shaula Hedwall, 928-556-2118 (phone), or
[email protected] (email).
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Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech impaired may call
the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8337 for TTY (telephone typewriter
or teletypewriter) assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Comments
You may submit your comments and materials regarding the taxonomic
revisions, identified below in Table 1, by one of the methods listed in
ADDRESSES. Please include sufficient information with your comments
that will allow us to verify any scientific or commercial information
you include. We will not consider comments sent by email or fax, or to
an address not listed in ADDRESSES.
We will post all comments on https://www.regulations.gov. Before
including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal
information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire
comment--including your personal identifying information--may be made
publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to
withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
Comments and materials we receive, as well as supporting
documentation we used in preparing this direct final rule, will be
available for public inspection on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Please note that comments posted to https://www.regulations.gov are not immediately viewable. When you submit a
comment, the system receives it immediately. However, the comment will
not be publicly viewable until we post it, which might not occur until
several days after submission. Information regarding this rule is
available in alternative formats upon request (see FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT).
Background
The List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and the List of
Endangered and Threatened Plants (``the Lists''), set forth in title 50
of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at Sec. Sec. 17.11 and 17.12,
respectively, contain the names of endangered species and threatened
species federally listed pursuant to the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
The regulations at 50 CFR 17.11(c) and 17.12(b) direct us to use
the most recently accepted scientific name of any wildlife or plant
species, respectively, that we have determined to be an endangered or
threatened species.
Purpose of Direct Final Rule and Final Action
The purpose of this direct final rule is to notify the public that
we are
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revising the Lists at 50 CFR 17.11(h) and 17.12(h) to reflect the
scientifically accepted taxonomy and nomenclature of nine wildlife
species and nine plant species listed under section 4 of the ESA. These
revisions reflect the most recently accepted scientific nomenclature in
accordance with 50 CFR 17.11(c) and 17.12(b).
We are publishing this rule without a prior proposal because this
is a noncontroversial action that is in the best interest of the public
and should be undertaken in as timely a manner as possible. For the
taxonomic revisions provided below in Table 1, this rule will be
effective, as published in this document, on the effective date
specified in DATES, unless we receive significant adverse comments on
or before the comment due date specified in DATES. Significant adverse
comments are comments that provide strong justification as to why this
rule should not be adopted or why it should be changed.
If we receive significant adverse comments regarding the taxonomic
changes for any of the species included in Table 1, below, we will
publish a document in the Federal Register withdrawing this rule for
the appropriate species before the effective date, and we will publish
a proposed rule to initiate promulgation of those changes to 50 CFR
17.11(h) and/or 17.12(h).
In addition, we are notifying the public that we have identified
editorial errors in the Lists, and they will be corrected on the
effective date of this rule (see DATES, above). The identified errors
are provided below in Table 2. While you may submit comments by one of
the methods listed in ADDRESSES on the corrections provided below in
Table 2, we consider these corrections purely administrative, and we
intend to make these editorial corrections on the effective date of
this rule.
None of these changes are regulatory in nature; they are for
accuracy and clarity. These revisions do not alter species' protections
or status in any way. Any actions altering a species' protection or
status would require a separate rulemaking action following the
procedures of 50 CFR part 424.
Summary Tables of Taxonomic Changes and Editorial Corrections
Table 1 provides taxonomic changes we are making to reflect the
scientifically accepted taxonomy and nomenclature of nine wildlife and
nine plant species listed under section 4 of the ESA. These changes
reflect the most recently accepted scientific nomenclature in
accordance with 50 CFR 17.11(c) and 17.12(b).
Table 1--Taxonomic Revisions to the Lists Reflecting the Current
Scientifically Accepted Taxonomy and Nomenclature for These Species
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Species name as currently listed Corrected species name
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Common name (scientific name) Common name (scientific name)
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Sec. 17.11 Endangered and threatened wildlife
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Mammals
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Gulf Coast jaguarundi (Herpailurus Gulf Coast jaguarundi (Puma
(=Felis) yagouaroundi cacomitli). yagouaroundi cacomitli).
Sinaloan jaguarundi (Herpailurus Sinaloan jaguarundi (Puma
(=Felis) yagouaroundi tolteca). yagouaroundi tolteca).
Mount Graham red squirrel (Tamiasciurus Mount Graham red squirrel
hudsonicus grahamensis). (Tamiasciurus fremonti
grahamensis).
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Birds
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golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica golden-cheeked warbler
chrysoparia). (Setophaga chrysoparia).
Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris Yuma Ridgway's rail (Rallus
yumanensis). obsoletus yumanensis).
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Amphibians
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Sonoran tiger salamander (Ambystoma Sonoran tiger salamander
tigrinum stebbinsi). (Ambystoma mavortium
stebbinsi).
Texas blind salamander (Typhlomolge Texas blind salamander (Eurycea
rathbuni). rathbuni).
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Arachnids
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Government Canyon Bat Cave spider Government Canyon Bat Cave
(Neoleptoneta microps). spider (Tayshaneta microps).
Tooth Cave spider (Neoleptoneta Tooth Cave spider (Tayshaneta
myopica). myopica).
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Scientific name (common name) Scientific name (common name)
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Sec. 17.12 Endangered and threatened plants
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Flowering Plants
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Coryphantha minima (Nellie's cory Escobaria minima (Nellie's cory
cactus). cactus).
Echinomastus mariposensis (Lloyd's Sclerocactus mariposensis
Mariposa cactus). (Lloyd's Mariposa cactus).
Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. Echinocereus arizonicus ssp.
arizonicus (Arizona hedgehog cactus). arizonicus (Arizona hedgehog
cactus).
Lesquerella pallida (white bladderpod). Physaria pallida (white
bladderpod).
Lesquerella thamnophila (Zapata Physaria thamnophila (Zapata
bladderpod). bladderpod).
Pediocactus peeblesianus var. Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
fickeiseniae (Fickeisen plains cactus). fickeiseniae (Fickeisen plains
cactus).
Pediocactus peeblesianus var. Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
peeblesianus (Peebles Navajo cactus). peeblesianus (Peebles Navajo
cactus).
Senecio franciscanus (San Francisco Packera franciscana (San
Peaks ragwort). Francisco Peaks ragwort).
Styrax texanus (Texas snowbells)....... Styrax platanifolius ssp.
texanus (Texas snowbells).
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Table 2 identifies the editorial corrections we are making in this
rule. Where Table 2 (and text) refers to the ``2016 Reformatting'' that
means an August 24, 2016, final rule (81 FR 51550) that the Service
published to update the format of the Lists. The purpose of the 2016
Reformatting was to make the Lists easier to understand by changing the
format to reflect current practices and standards, to correct
identified errors in entries such as footnotes and spelling, and to
update common names, among other changes. Following publication of the
2016 Reformatting we identified editorial errors in the updated Lists.
Where Table 2 refers to ``68 FR 17156'' that is the citation for the
final rule designating critical habitat for seven Bexar County, Texas,
invertebrates (68 FR 17156; April 8, 2003), which contained a spelling
error and listing citation error.
Table 2--Editorial Corrections to the Lists
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Current listed name Error: Action Correction
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Wildlife:
Beetle, (no common name) Error in 2016 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
[Rhadine exilis]. Reformatting: 2000; 50 CFR
Correct listing 17.95(i).CH
citation.
Beetle, (no common name) Error in 2016 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
[Rhadine infernalis]. Reformatting: 2000; 50 CFR
Correct listing 17.95(i).CH
citation.
Helotes mold beetle Error in 2016 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
(Batrisodes venyivi). Reformatting: 2000; 50 CFR
Correct listing 17.95(i).CH
citation.
Braken Bat Cave meshweaver Error in 68 FR Cicurina venii 65 FR
(Circurina venii). 17156: Correct 81419, 12/26/2000;
spelling error; 50 CFR 17.95(g).CH
error in 2016
Reformatting:
Correct listing
citation.
Cokendolpher cave harvestman Error in 2016 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
(Texella cokendolpheri). Reformatting: 2000; 50 CFR
Correct listing 17.95(g).CH
citation.
Government Canyon Bat Cave Error in 2016 Cicurina vespera 65
meshweaver (Circurina Reformatting: FR 81419, 12/26/
vespera). Correct spelling 2000; 50 CFR
error and listing 17.95(g).CH
citation.
Government Canyon Bat Cave Error in 2016 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
spider (Neoleptoneta Reformatting: 2000; 50 CFR
microps). Correct listing 17.95(g).CH
citation.
Koster's springsnail Error in 2016 Juturnia kosteri.
(Juturnia kosteria). Reformatting:
Correct spelling
error.
Loach minnow (Rhinichthys Error in 2016 Tiaroga cobitis.
cobitis). Reformatting:
Reflect correct
taxonomic name.
Madla Cave meshweaver Error in 2016 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
(Cicurina madla). Reformatting: 2000; 50 CFR
Correct listing 17.95(g).CH
citation.
Robber Baron Cave meshweaver Error in 2016 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
(Cicurina baronia). Reformatting: 2000; 50 CFR
Correct listing 17.95(g).CH
citation.
Yuma clapper rail (Rallus Update common name.. Yuma Ridgway's rail.
longirostris yumanensis).
Plants:
Fickeisen plains cactus Error in 2016 Remove duplicate
(Pediocactus peeblesianus Reformatting: entry from the
var. fickeiseniae). Remove duplicate List.
entry.
Peebles Navajo cactus Error in 2016 Restore omitted
(Pediocactus peeblesianus Reformatting: Add species entry to
var. peeblesianus). omitted entry. the List.
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Description of Taxonomic Revisions and Editorial Corrections
Using the best available scientific information, this direct final
rule documents taxonomic changes of the scientific names to three
entries under ``Mammals,'' two entries under ``Birds,'' two entries
under ``Amphibians,'' and two entries under ``Arachnids'' on the
current List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife (50 CFR 17.11(h))
and to nine entries under ``Flowering Plants'' on the current List of
Endangered and Threatened Plants (50 CFR 17.12(h)). The basis for these
taxonomic changes is supported by published studies in peer-reviewed
journals. Accordingly, we revise the scientific names of these species
under section 4 of the ESA and in accordance with 50 CFR 17.11(c) and
17.12(b).
Of the species that are the subjects of the taxonomic revisions in
this rule, Mount Graham red squirrel, Government Canyon Bat Cave
spider, San Francisco Peaks ragwort, Zapata bladderpod, and Fickeisen
plains cactus have designated critical habitat. For clarity and
consistency, in this direct final rule, we are revising the headings of
the critical habitat designations to reflect the corrected scientific
names for the following species: Mount Graham red squirrel at 50 CFR
17.95(a), Government Canyon Bat Cave spider at 50 CFR 17.95(g), and for
the San Francisco Peaks ragwort, Zapata bladderpod, and Fickeisen
plains cactus at 50 CFR 17.96(a).
Additionally, we are correcting errors noted in species' scientific
names and Federal Register citations, updating common names, and
correcting a duplication and an omission (see Table 2, above). These
corrections are not regulatory in nature; they are administrative and
for the purpose of clarity. The corrections do not alter species'
protections or status; an action changing a species' protection or
status would require a separate rulemaking following the procedures set
forth at 50 CFR part 424.
Taxonomic Classification
Gulf Coast and Sinaloan Jaguarundi
The Gulf Coast jaguarundi (Herpailurus (=Felis) yagouaroundi
cacomitli) and the Sinaloan jaguarundi (Herpailurus (=Felis)
yagouaroundi tolteca), subspecies of the jaguarundi, a small cat
ranging from Texas to Argentina, were listed as endangered in 1976
(June 14, 1976; 41 FR 24062). The jaguarundi was originally included in
the genus Felis, and the Gulf Coast jaguarundi and the Sinaloan
jaguarundi were originally listed under the ESA as Felis yagouaroundi
cacomitli and Felis yagouaroundi tolteca, respectively (June 14, 1976;
41 FR 24062).
Later, genus classification was changed from Felis to Herpailurus
(Wozencraft 1993, p. 291), and this widely accepted change was
subsequently made to the ESA listing (August 4, 2016; 81 FR 51550).
Thus, these subspecies are currently listed under the ESA as
Herpailurus (=Felis) yagouaroundi cacomitli and Herpailurus (=Felis)
yagouaroundi tolteca.
However, more recent genetic work assigns the jaguarundi to the
genus Puma (Johnson and O'Brien 1997, pp. S110-S111; Johnson et al.
2006, p. 74), and this has become the generally accepted nomenclature
(Wozencraft 2005, p. 545). The Service recognizes the Gulf coast
jaguarundi and Sinaloan jaguarundi name changes to Puma yagouaroundi
cacomitli and Puma yagouaroundi tolteca. respectively. This taxonomic
change does not affect the range or endangered status of either the
Gulf coast jaguarundi or Sinaloan jaguarundi.
Mount Graham Red Squirrel
The Mount Graham red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis)
was listed as endangered on June 3, 1987 (52 FR 20994) and was
considered a subspecies of the pine squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus;
Steele 1998,
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p. 1). This subspecies occurs only in the highest elevations of the
Pinale[ntilde]o Mountains in southeastern Arizona.
Hope et al. (2016, p. 173) indicates that regional differences in
evolutionary dynamics and continental gradients of complexity are
reflected in three species of Tamiasciurus: T. douglasii, T.
hudsonicus, and T. fremonti. Southwestern red squirrels, including the
Mount Graham red squirrel, were assigned to a new species of red
squirrel, T. fremonti (Hope et al. 2016, pp. 173, 179). Beginning in
2016, scientists researching the Mount Graham red squirrel acknowledged
this new designation (e.g., Merrick and Koprowski 2016, p. 2) and began
referring to the Mount Graham red squirrel as T. fremonti grahamensis
(e.g., Gwinn and Koprowski 2016, p. 1). Tamiasciurus fremonti
grahamensis is now the accepted species and subspecies name for the
Mount Graham red squirrel by NatureServe (see https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.101915/Tamiasciurus_fremonti_grahamensis), an organization that works with
approximately 100 network organizations and over 1,000 conservation
scientists to collect, aggregate, and standardize biodiversity
statistics. The validity of the recognized T. fremonti grahamensis
subspecies is not in question (Hope et al. 2016, entire).
Therefore, the Service recognizes the scientific name change for
the Mount Graham red squirrel from Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis
to Tamiasciurus fremonti grahamensis. These changes remain consistent
with the latest scientific literature on or referencing the subspecies
(e.g., Lynch 2018, p. 2; Goldstein et al. 2018, p. 67; Merrick et al.
2021, p. 2). This taxonomic change does not affect the range of,
endangered status of, or critical habitat designation for the Mount
Graham red squirrel.
Golden-Cheeked Warbler
The golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia) was emergency
listed as endangered, due to habitat destruction, on May 4, 1990 (55 FR
18844), and we published a final rule to list the golden-cheeked
warbler as endangered on December 27, 1990 (55 FR 53153).
In 2011, the American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) adopted a new
classification of the family Parulidae based on a phylogenetic analysis
by Lovette et al. (2010, p. 763) that resulted in all Dendroica species
being placed into a single clade for which the generic name Setophaga
has taxonomic priority (Chesser et al. 2011, p. 608). The golden-
cheeked warbler is now placed in the family Parulidae (new world
warblers; wood-warblers) and the genus Setophaga (redstarts).
Hereafter, the Service recognizes the golden-cheeked warbler as
Setophaga chrysoparia, formerly placed in the genus Dendroica. This
taxonomic change does not affect the range or endangered status of the
golden-cheeked warbler.
Yuma Clapper Rail
The Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) was listed
as endangered on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001) and was considered a
subspecies of the clapper rail (Rallus longirostris). This subspecies
occurs in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Mexico.
Maley and Brumfield (2013, p. 318) better distinguished the
phylogenetic relationships in the Rallus longirostris and Rallus
elegans complexes using mitochondrial and nuclear gene sequences. Their
results indicate that the Rallus elegans and Rallus longirostris
complexes are paraphyletic, and the complex could be split into five
morphologically and genetically distinct species, including Rallus
obsoletus, Rallus tenuirostris, Rallus elegans, and Rallus crepitans
(Maley and Brumfield 2013, p. 326). In 2014, the AOU accepted this
proposed change, reorganizing the clapper rail (R. longirostris) and
king rail (R. elegans) species complex and creating five distinct
subspecies (Chesser et al. 2014, p. CSv). Under the new accepted
taxonomy, the Yuma clapper rail became the Yuma Ridgway's rail (R.
obsoletus yumanensis). The validity of the five currently recognized R.
obsoletus subspecies is not in question (Maley and Brumfield 2013,
entire; Chesser et al. 2014, p. CSv).
Therefore, the Service recognizes the scientific (and common name)
change from Yuma clapper rail (Rallus longirostris yumanensis) to Yuma
Ridgway's rail (R. obsoletus yumanensis). This taxonomic change does
not affect the range or endangered status of this subspecies.
Sonoran Tiger Salamander
The Sonoran tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum stebbinsi) was
listed as endangered on January 6, 1997 (62 FR 665). This subspecies
occurs in southern Arizona in the United States and in northern Sonora,
Mexico.
Shaffer and McKnight (1996, Evolution 50: pp. 417-433) provided
molecular phylogenetic data indicating that the eastern and western
tiger salamanders should be regarded as distinct species and treated
the western forms as subspecies of Ambystoma mavortium. Hallock (2005,
in Jones, L.L.C., et al., pp. 30-33) placed northwestern populations in
A. tigrinum. As a result, in 2008, the Society for the Study of
Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) adopted a new scientific and common name
for the species in Scientific and Common Names for Amphibians and
Reptiles of North America North of M[eacute]xico (SSAR 2008, pp. 1-84).
The SSAR list is the most widely recognized standard for nomenclature
of North American amphibians and reptiles.
Therefore, the Service recognizes the scientific name change from
Ambystoma tigrinum stebbinsi to Ambystoma mavortium stebbinsi. This
change remains consistent with the latest SSAR list of standard names
(Crother, B.I. (ed.). 2017) and does not affect the range or endangered
status of the Sonoran tiger salamander.
Texas Blind Salamander
The Texas blind salamander (Typhlomolge rathbuni) was listed as
endangered on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). This species occurs in the
Edwards Aquifer near San Marcos, Texas. The taxonomic classification of
Texas blind salamander in the genus Typhlomolge has been widely
discussed and controversial (Mitchell and Reddell 1965, pp. 24-26;
Potter and Sweet 1981, entire; Lombard and Wake 1986, entire;
Chippindale et al. 2000, entire).
The Typhlomolge genus is characterized by extreme cave-associated
morphologies (tiny non-functional vestiges of eyes, loss of
pigmentation, long slender legs, and broad flattened head). Some
researchers support that the Texas blind salamander is best related to
species of Eurycea, which exhibit extreme troglobitic morphologies
(Mitchell and Reddell 1965, pp. 24-26; Petraka 1998, pp. 272-273).
Other scientists have suggested that members of Typhlomolge are
sufficiently distinct from Edwards Plateau Eurycea to warrant
recognition of the Typhlomolge genus (Wake 1966, pp. 51, 73-99; Potter
and Sweet 1981, pp. 65-73). However, Chippindale's (1995, entire) more
recent molecular phylogenetic evidence supports that the recognition of
the genus Typhlomolge is not warranted. Further, the results of
allozyme and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing of Texas blind
salamander by Chippindale et al. (2000, pp. 20, 23-24) supports the
taxonomic revision from the genus Typhlomolge to the genus Eurycea.
Therefore, the Service recognizes the scientific name change from
Typhlomolge rathbuni to Eurycea rathbuni. This taxonomic
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change does not affect the range or endangered status of this species.
Government Canyon Bat Cave Spider and Tooth Cave Spider
The Government Canyon Bat Cave spider (Neoleptoneta microps) is a
small, troglobitic spider that inhabits caves and mesocaverns in Bexar
County, Texas, and was listed as endangered on December 26, 2000 (65 FR
81419). In the original listing the Government Canyon Bat Cave spider
was listed as the Government Canyon cave spider; although the common
name was revised to the Government Canyon Bat Cave spider on April 8,
2003 (68 FR 17156). In addition, critical habitat was designated for
the Government Canyon Bat Cave spider and Government Canyon Bat Cave
meshweaver on February 14, 2012 (77 FR 8450).
The Tooth Cave spider (Neoleptoneta myopica) is a small,
troglobitic spider that inhabits caves and mesocaverns in Travis and
Williamson Counties, Texas. It was listed as endangered on September
16, 1988 (53 FR 36029). The Tooth Cave spider does not have designated
critical habitat.
The Government Canyon Bat Cave spider and Tooth Cave spider were
originally described as Leptoneta microps and Leptoneta myopica,
respectively Gertsch (1974, pp. 168-169, 172-173). They were later
reassigned to Neoleptoneta following Brignoli (1977, p. 216) and
Platnick (1986, p. 15).
In a phylogenetic assessment, Ledford et al. (2011, entire) limited
the genus Neoleptoneta to only include seven species restricted to
central Mexico. The remaining species were placed in three new genera:
(1) Chisoneta, (2) Ozarkia, and (3) Tayshaneta. The Government Canyon
Bat Cave spider and Tooth Cave spider were transferred to Tayshaneta
(Ledford et al. 2011, pp. 375-385). These taxonomic changes have been
recognized by the World Spider Catalog (2019).
Therefore, we recognize the scientific names of the Government
Canyon Bat Cave spider and Tooth Cave spider as Tayshaneta microps and
Tayshaneta myopica, respectively. This does not affect the range or
endangered status of these species, or the designated critical habitat
of the Government Canyon Bat Cave spider.
Arizona Hedgehog Cactus
The Arizona hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus var.
arizonicus) was listed as endangered on November 26, 1979 (44 FR
61556). At that time, E. triglochidiatus included all red-flowered
hedgehog cacti in the United States, resulting in a large group of
highly morphologically variable species (Benson 1969, 1982; Taylor 1985
pp. 68-73). Since then, cytological (i.e., the study of chromosome
numbers for classification) and morphological studies within E.
triglochidiatus have led to separations of taxa based on ploidy levels
(i.e., the number of copies of the complete genetic information;
Parfitt and Christy 1992; Cota and Philbrick 1994; Baker 2006). The
tetraploids (four homologous copies of each chromosome (4n)) are now
recognized as E. coccineus Engelmann, and diploids (two homologous
copies of each chromosome (2n)) are now recognized as either E.
triglochidiatus or E. arizonicus Rose ex Orcutt (Blum et al. 1998, pp.
357-423; Zimmerman and Parfitt 2003, p. 168). In 1998, the Arizona
hedgehog cactus was recognized as Echinocereus arizonicus subsp.
arizonicus (Rose ex. Orcutt), formalizing E. arizonicus as an
independent species separate from E. triglochidiatus and E. coccineus
based on chromosome numbers, elevational range, and geographic
distribution (Blum et al. 1998, p. 367-369; Zimmerman and Parfitt 2003,
p. 168). This taxonomic treatment has been adopted by the Flora of
North America (Zimmerman and Parfitt 2003, p. 168).
The Service recognizes the scientific name change of the Arizona
hedgehog cactus to Echinocereus arizonicus ssp. arizonicus. This
taxonomic change does not affect the range or endangered status of the
Arizona hedgehog cactus.
Fickeisen Plains Cactus and Peebles Navajo Cactus
The Peebles Navajo cactus (Pediocactus peeblesianus var.
peeblesianus) and Fickeisen plains cactus (Pediocactus peeblesianus
var. fickeiseniae) are small, mostly solitary, spherical cacti endemic
to northern Arizona. Both were classified as ``varieties'' when listed
as endangered in 1979 (44 FR 61922; October 26, 1979) and 2013 (78 FR
60608; October 1, 2013), respectively.
In our 2013 listing rule, we acknowledged that the Flora of North
America treated the Fickeisen plains cactus as a subspecies of
Pediocactus peeblesianus, finding that the name ``Pediocactus
peeblesianus var. fickeiseniae'' was not validly published by Lyman D.
Benson (Heil and Porter 2003, p. 213). However, at that time, we and
taxonomic organizations such as the Integrated Taxonomic Information
Systems (ITIS) continued to treat the taxon as a variety, but we
recognized the need for future taxonomic review.
More recently, the Flora of North America (Heil and Porter 2001,
pp. 10-11; 2003, p. 213), ITIS (2019), and the broader botanical
scientific community (Tropicos 2019) accepted subspecies rank for both
Peebles Navajo cactus (Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp. peeblesianus) and
Fickeisen plains cactus (Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp. fickeiseniae
[=Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp. fickeiseniorum]; L[uuml]thy 1999; ITIS
2019).
Because of the agreement throughout the scientific community, we
recognize the Peebles Navajo cactus as Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
peeblesianus and the Fickeisen plains cactus as Pediocactus
peeblesianus ssp. fickeiseniae. These changes in nomenclature do not
affect the range or endangered status of either cactus, or, for the
Fickeisen plains cactus, its designated critical habitat.
Lloyd's Mariposa Cactus
On November 6, 1979, we listed Lloyd's mariposa cactus (Neolloydia
mariposensis) as threatened, without critical habitat (44 FR 64247).
Hester (1940) described this small cactus as a new species,
Echinomastus mariposensis, based on specimens he collected near the
Mariposa quicksilver mine, in Brewster County, Texas.
Botanists continue to recognize Lloyd's mariposa cactus as a
distinct, valid species, but based on evolving phylogenetic
interpretations have disagreed on the genera placement. Benson (1969)
assigned species mariposensis to the genus Neolloydia; Glass and Foster
(1975), Anderson (1986, 2001), Zimmerman (1985) and the Flora of North
America (Zimmerman and Parfitt 2003) returned it to Echinomastus.
Additional published classifications include Echinocactus (Weniger
1979), Sclerocactus (Taylor 1987), and Pediocactus (Halda 1998).
However, more recently, Porter and Prince (2011) constructed a
molecular phylogeny of a narrowly defined Sclerocactus, and related
taxa, based on chloroplast DNA sequences using data from five
independent investigations (Porter et al. 2000; Butterworth et al.
2002; Crozier 2005; Hernandez et al. 2011; Butterworth and Porter (in
prep.)).
Although these studies examined different regions of chloroplast
DNA, the results were completely congruent. On this basis, Porter and
Prince (2011) recognized a monophyletic, though polymorphic, clade, in
which Ancistrocactus, Echinomastus, and Toumeya are included in a
broadly defined Sclerocactus genus; Echinomastus, as defined in the
Flora of North America (Zimmerman and Parfitt 2003), is paraphyletic.
Lloyd's mariposa cactus was assigned to Sclerocactus
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mariposensis in Section Andersonianus (Porter and Prince 2011, pp. 36-
37, 58-59). We concur with this classification, which has also been
accepted by the ITIS (2018) and Tropicos (2018). This revision does not
affect the species' range or threatened status.
Nellie's Cory Cactus
On November 7, 1979, we listed Nellie's cory cactus (Coryphantha
minima) as endangered, without critical habitat (44 FR 64738). Although
botanists continue to recognize Nellie's cory cactus as a distinct,
valid species, differing phylogenetic interpretations retain it in the
genus Coryphantha, or place it in another closely related genus,
Escobaria.
First described by Britton and Rose (1919-1923), Escobaria is
distinguished from Coryphantha by pitted seed coats, fringed perianth
parts, areoles that lack nectaries, and flowers that are not yellow
(Anderson 2001); since Nellie's cory cactus has these characteristics,
it belongs in the Escobaria group. Zimmerman (1985) and the Flora of
North America (Zimmerman and Parfitt 2003) recognized Escobaria as a
subgenus of Coryphantha that included C. minima. Conversely, Anderson
(2001), the International Cactaceae Systematics Group (2006), the ITIS
(2011), and Natural Resources Conservation Service (2011) recognized
Escobaria as a full genus.
More recent phylogenetic studies based on DNA sequences
(Butterworth 2010; V[aacute]zquez-S[aacute]nchez et al. 2013) indicate
that Coryphantha sensu lato is not monophyletic. Although more data are
needed to circumscribe Coryphantha and Escobaria, Nellie's cory cactus
is more appropriately classified as Escobaria minima, based on the
above described morphological characteristics. Thus, we recognize
Nellie's cory cactus as Escobaria minima. This change does not affect
the species' range or endangered status.
San Francisco Peaks Ragwort
San Francisco Peaks ragwort (Senecio franciscanus),was listed as
threatened on November 22, 1983 (48 FR 52743), and is a dwarf alpine
plant in the sunflower family that is found only on the talus slopes in
the alpine zone on the San Francisco Peaks, north of Flagstaff. Based
on morphological and cytological evidence, plants formerly described as
Senecio that have pendant heads, branched and nonfleshy roots, and few
teeth on the leaves are now described as the genus Packera, (Weber, WA
and [Aacute]. L[ouml]ve 1981). Weber and L[ouml]ve (1981) are following
the European botanists' generic circumscription of Senecio and the
segregates.
The scientific name change from ``Senecio franciscanus'' to
``Packera franciscana'' is widely accepted by professionals and is the
accepted name at the Deaver Herbarium at Northern Arizona University
(Ayers 2007, pers. comm.). The Service recognizes the San Francisco
Peaks ragwort as Packera franciscana. This taxonomic change does not
affect the range, endangered status, or designated critical habitat of
the San Francisco Peaks ragwort.
Texas Snowbells
On October 12, 1984, we listed Texas snowbells (Styrax texana) as
endangered, without critical habitat(49 FR 40036). V.L. Cory described
Styrax texana in 1943, which he distinguished from S. platanifolia and
S. youngae based on differences in the trichomes (epidermal structures)
of leaves and floral parts.
Gonsoulin (1974) revised the genus Styrax in North America, Central
America, and the Caribbean. In Texas and Northeast Mexico, this
treatment recognized S. texana, S. youngae, and S. platanifolia with
two varieties, platanifolia and stellata. Fritsch's subsequent revision
(Fritsch 1997) of the Styrax of West Texas, Mexico, and Mesoamerica
recognized 19 species and 24 taxa, including 7 geographically and
morphologically distinct subspecies of two species. Morphological,
isozyme, and DNA sequence data indicated that five taxa of Texas and
Northern Mexico are more closely related to each other than to other
Styrax taxa and belong to a single species, S. platanifolius; following
Nicolson and Steyskal (1976), Fritsch adopted the masculine gender for
Styrax. This revision recognized five subspecies of S. platanifolius,
distinguished by distinct regional differences in the morphology and
abundance of trichomes: platanifolius, mollis, stellatus, texanus, and
youngiae.
This treatment is currently recognized by the Flora of North
America (Fritsch 2009), the ITIS (2018), Missouri Botanical Garden
(Tropicos 2014), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Plants
Database (Natural Resources Conservation Service 2014). In
consideration of the broad acceptance of this most recent revision of
American Styrax, we also recognize Texas snowbells as Styrax
platanifolius ssp. texanus. This revision does not affect the species'
range or endangered status.
White Bladderpod and Zapata Bladderpod
In 1987, we listed white bladderpod (Lesquerella pallida) as
endangered (52 FR 7424; March 11, 1987). In 1999, we listed Zapata
bladderpod (Lesquerella thamnophila) as endangered (64 FR 63745;
November 22, 1999). Critical habitat was designated for Zapata
bladderpod on December 22, 2000 (65 FR 81182); no critical habitat was
designated for white bladderpod.
In 2002, Al-Shehbaz and O'Kane transferred 91 taxa of Lesquerella
to the genus Physaria, including the species pallida and thamnophila,
based on molecular, morphological, cytological, biogeographic, and
ecological data. Genetic analyses, based on DNA sequences of the
internal transcribed spacer of nuclear ribosomal DNA and length
variation of inter-simple sequence repeat regions, revealed that
Physaria, as previously recognized, was nested within and evolved more
than once from Lesquerella. The former genus was polyphyletic, and the
latter was paraphyletic. These authors united the two into a single
monophyletic genus, conserving the earlier-published name of Physaria.
These taxonomic revisions are supported by the Flora of North
America (O'Kane 2010), the ITIS (2015), and the Tropicos database
(Tropicos 2015). Thus, the Service recognizes the white bladderpod and
Zapata bladderpod as Physaria pallida and Physaria thamnophila,
respectively. These changes do not affect the range or endangered
status of white bladderpod or Zapata bladderpod, or, for Zapata
bladderpod, its designated critical habitat.
Required Determinations
National Environmental Policy Act
We have determined that environmental assessments and environmental
impact statements, as defined under the authority of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), need not be
prepared in connection with regulations issued pursuant to section 4(a)
of the ESA. We published a notice outlining our reasons for this
determination in the Federal Register on October 25, 1983 (43 FR
49244). Even if NEPA were to apply, this amendment of the regulations
is purely administrative in nature, and therefore is categorically
excluded under the Department of the Interior's NEPA procedures in 43
CFR 46.210(i); no exceptional circumstances apply.
Clarity of the Rule
We are required by Executive Orders 12866 and 12988 and by the
Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain
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language. This means that each rule we publish must:
(a) Be logically organized;
(b) Use the active voice to address readers directly;
(c) Use clear language rather than jargon;
(d) Be divided into short sections and sentences; and
(e) Use lists and tables wherever possible.
If you feel that we have not met these requirements, send us
comments by one of the methods listed in ADDRESSES. To help us to
revise this rule, your comments should be as specific as possible.
References Cited
A list of the references cited in this direct final rule is
provided in Docket No. FWS-R2-ES-2021-0044 at https://www.regulations.gov or upon request from the appropriate contact person
(see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 17
Endangered and threatened species, Exports, Imports, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Transportation.
Regulation Promulgation
For the reasons given in the preamble, we amend part 17, subchapter
B of chapter I, title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as set
forth below:
PART 17--ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS
0
1. The authority citation for part 17 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1361-1407; 1531-1544; and 4201-4245, unless
otherwise noted.
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2. Amend Sec. 17.11(h), the List of Endangered and Threatened
Wildlife:
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a. Under Mammals, by revising the entries for ``Jaguarundi, Gulf
Coast'', ``Jaguarundi, Sinaloan'', and ``Squirrel, Mount Graham red'';
0
b. Under Birds, by:
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i. Removing the entry for ``Rail, Yuma Clapper'' and adding in its
place an entry for ``Rail, Yuma Ridgway's''; and
0
ii. Revising the entry for ``Warbler (wood), golden-cheeked'';
0
c. Under Amphibians, by revising the entries for ``Salamander, Sonoran
tiger'' and ``Salamander, Texas blind'';
0
d. Under Fishes, by revising the entry for ``Minnow, loach'';
0
e. Under Snails, by revising the entry for ``Springsnail, Koster's'';
0
f. Under Insects, by revising the entries for ``Beetle, Helotes mold'',
``Beetle, (no common name) [Rhadine exilis]'', and ``Beetle, (no common
name) [Rhadine infernalis]''; and
0
g. Under Arachnids, by revising the entry for ``Harvestman,
Cokendolpher cave'', ``Meshweaver, Braken Bat Cave'', ``Meshweaver,
Government Canyon Bat Cave'', ``Meshweaver, Madla Cave'', ``Meshweaver,
Robber Baron Cave'', ``Spider, Government Canyon Bat Cave'', and
``Spider, Tooth Cave''.
The revisions and addition read as follows:
Sec. 17.11 Endangered and threatened wildlife.
* * * * *
(h) * * *
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Listing citations
Common name Scientific name Where listed Status and applicable rules
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mammals
* * * * * * *
Jaguarundi, Gulf Coast............ Puma yagouaroundi Wherever found...... E 41 FR 24062, 6/14/
cacomitli. 1976.
* * * * * * *
Jaguarundi, Sinaloan.............. Puma yagouaroundi Wherever found...... E 41 FR 24062, 6/14/
tolteca. 1976.
* * * * * * *
Squirrel, Mount Graham red........ Tamiasciurus Wherever found...... E 52 FR 20994, 6/3/
fremonti 1987; 50 CFR
grahamensis. 17.95(a).CH
* * * * * * *
Birds
* * * * * * *
Rail, Yuma Ridgway's.............. Rallus obsoletus U.S.A. only......... E 32 FR 4001, 3/11/
yumanensis. 1967.
* * * * * * *
Warbler (wood), golden-cheeked.... Setophaga Wherever found...... E 55 FR 18844, 5/4/
chrysoparia. 1990; 55 FR 53153,
12/27/1990.
* * * * * * *
Amphibians
* * * * * * *
Salamander, Sonoran tiger......... Ambystoma mavortium Wherever found...... E 62 FR 665, 1/6/1977.
stebbinsi.
Salamander, Texas blind........... Eurycea rathbuni.... Wherever found...... E 32 FR 4001, 3/11/
1967.
* * * * * * *
Fishes
* * * * * * *
Minnow, loach..................... Tiaroga cobitis..... Wherever found...... E 51 FR 39468, 10/28/
1986; 77 FR 10810,
2/23/2012; 50 CFR
17.95(e).CH
* * * * * * *
Snails
* * * * * * *
Springsnail, Koster's............. Juturnia kosteri.... Wherever found...... E 76 FR 33036, 6/7/
2011; 50 CFR
17.95(f).CH
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* * * * * * *
Insects
* * * * * * *
Beetle, Helotes mold.............. Batrisodes venyivi.. Wherever found...... E 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
2000; 50 CFR
17.95(i).CH
* * * * * * *
Beetle, (no common name).......... Rhadine exilis...... Wherever found...... E 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
2000; 50 CFR
17.95(i).CH
Beetle, (no common name).......... Rhadine infernalis.. Wherever found...... E 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
2000; 50 CFR
17.95(i).CH
* * * * * * *
Arachnids
* * * * * * *
Harvestman, Cokendolpher cave..... Texella Wherever found...... E 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
cokendolpheri. 2000; 50 CFR
17.95(g).CH
Meshweaver, Braken Bat Cave....... Cicurina venii...... Wherever found...... E 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
2000; 50 CFR
17.95(g).CH
Meshweaver, Government Canyon Bat Cicurina vespera.... Wherever found...... E 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
Cave. 2000; 50 CFR
17.95(g).CH
Meshweaver, Madla Cave............ Cicurina madla...... Wherever found...... E 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
2000; 50 CFR
17.95(g).CH
Meshweaver, Robber Baron Cave..... Cicurina baronia.... Wherever found...... E 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
2000; 50 CFR
17.95(g).CH
* * * * * * *
Spider, Government Canyon Bat Cave Tayshaneta microps.. Wherever found...... E 65 FR 81419, 12/26/
2000; 50 CFR
17.95(g).CH
* * * * * * *
Spider, Tooth Cave................ Tayshaneta myopica.. Wherever found...... E 53 FR 36029, 9/16/
1988.
* * * * * * *
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3. Amend Sec. 17.12(h), the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants,
under Flowering Plants, by:
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a. Removing the entry for ``Coryphantha minima'';
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b. Adding, in alphabetical order, an entry for ``Echinocereus
arizonicus ssp. arizonicus'';
0
c. Removing the entries for ``Echinocereus triglochidiatus var.
arizonicus'' and ``Echinomastus mariposensis'';
0
d. Adding, in alphabetical order, an entry for ``Escobaria minima'';
0
e. Removing the entries for ``Lesquerella pallida'' and ``Lesquerella
thamnophila'';
0
f. Adding, in alphabetical order, an entry for ``Packera franciscana'';
0
g. Removing the first entry for ``Pediocactus peeblesianus var.
fickeiseniae'';
0
h. Removing the remaining entry for ``Pediocactus peeblesianus var.
fickeiseniae'' and adding the entry ``Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
fickeiseniae'' in its place;
0
i. Adding, in alphabetical order, entries for ``Pediocactus
peeblesianus ssp. peeblesianus'', ``Physaria pallida'', ``Physaria
thamnophila'', and ``Sclerocactus mariposensis'';
0
j. Removing the entry for ``Senecio franciscanus'';
0
k. Adding, in alphabetical order, an entry for ``Styrax platanifolius
ssp. texanus'';
0
l. Removing the entry for ``Styrax texanus''.
The additions read as follows:
Sec. 17.12 Endangered and threatened plants.
* * * * *
(h) * * *
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Listing citations
Scientific name Common name Where listed Status and applicable rules
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flowering Plants
* * * * * * *
Echinocereus arizonicus ssp. Arizona hedgehog Wherever found...... E 44 FR 61556, 10/25/
arizonicus. cactus. 1979.
* * * * * * *
Escobaria minima.................. Nellie's cory cactus Wherever found...... E 44 FR 64738, 11/7/
1979.
* * * * * * *
Packera franciscana............... San Francisco Peaks Wherever found...... T 48 FR 52743, 11/22/
ragwort. 1983; 50 CFR
17.96(a).CH
* * * * * * *
Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp. Fickeisen plains Wherever found...... E 78 FR 60607, 10/1/
fickeiseniae. cactus. 2013; 50 CFR
17.96(a).CH
Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp. Peebles Navajo Wherever found...... E 44 FR 61922, 10/26/
peeblesianus. cactus. 1979.
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* * * * * * *
Physaria pallida.................. White bladderpod.... Wherever found...... E 52 FR 7424, 3/11/
1987.
Physaria thamnophila.............. Zapata bladderpod... Wherever found...... E 64 FR 63745, 11/22/
1999; 50 CFR
17.96(a).CH
* * * * * * *
Sclerocactus mariposensis......... Lloyd's mariposa Wherever found...... T 44 FR 64247, 11/6/
cactus. 1979.
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Styrax platanifolius ssp. texanus. Texas snowbells..... Wherever found...... E 49 FR 40035, 10/12/
1984.
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Sec. 17.95 [Amended]
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4. Amend Sec. 17.95 by:
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a. In paragraph (a), removing the heading ``Mount Graham Red Squirrel
(Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis)'' and adding ``Mount Graham red
squirrel (Tamiasciurus fremonti grahamensis)'' in its place; and
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b. In paragraph (g), removing the heading ``Government Canyon Bat Cave
Spider (Neoleptoneta microps)'' and adding ``Government Canyon Bat Cave
Spider (Tayshaneta microps)'' in its place.
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5. Amend Sec. 17.96, paragraph (a), by:
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a. Removing the heading ``Family Asteraceae: Senecio franciscanus (San
Francisco Peaks groundsel)'' and adding in its place the heading
``Family Asteraceae: Packera franciscana (San Francisco Peaks
ragwort)'';
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b. In the entry ``Family Asteraceae: Packera franciscana (San Francisco
Peaks ragwort)'', revising the note;
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c. Removing the heading ``Family Brassicaceae: Lesquerella thamnophila
(Zapata bladderpod)'' and adding in its place the heading ``Family
Brassicaceae: Physaria thamnophila (Zapata bladderpod)''; and
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d. Removing the heading ``Family Cactaceae: Pediocactus peeblesianus
var. fickeiseniae (Fickeisen plains cactus)'' and adding in its place
the heading ``Family Cactaceae: Pediocactus peeblesianus ssp.
fickeiseniae (Fickeisen plains cactus)''.
The revision reads as follows:
Sec. 17.96 Critical habitat--plants.
(a) * * *
Family Asteraceae: Packera franciscana (San Francisco Peaks ragwort)
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Note: The reference to ``groundsel'' on the map is equivalent to
``ragwort.'' Map follows:
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Martha Williams,
Principal Deputy Director, Exercising the Delegated Authority of the
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-25549 Filed 11-24-21; 8:45 am]
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