U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service San Joaquin Kit Fox Survey Protocol for the Northern Range

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Kitfox northern range survey protocol.pdf150.31 KB

To avoid unnecessary expenditures and delays for projects located within the northern range of the San Joaquin kit fox, the project applicant, along with a qualified biologist, must conduct an early evaluation with the Service.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Guidance
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Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office
The Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office focuses on plant and wildlife conservation in 38 counties spanning California’s Central Valley, San Joaquin Valley, western Sierra Nevada, and Sonoma and Central coastlines. Our large jurisdiction gives us the opportunity to work with diverse partners, and...
Conservation Office
Sacramento,CA
Program
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The Ecological Services Program works to restore and protect healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plants and the environments upon which they depend. Using the best available science, we work with federal, state, Tribal, local, and non-profit stakeholders, as well as private land owners, to...
Program
Baileys Crossroads,VA
Species
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The San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) is the smallest fox in North America, with an average body length of 20 inches and weight of about 5 pounds. It is a member of the Canidae family, which includes dogs, wolves and foxes. San Joaquin kit foxes are lightly built, with long legs and...

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Animalia
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Endangered and/or Threatened species
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Pacific Southwest