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(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other wildlife order, or Chapters 1531. and 1533. of the Revised Code, the following native species and subspecies of wild animals shall be designated as endangered in accordance with section 1531.25 of the Revised Code:
(1) Mammals
Bobcat, Lynx rufus
Indiana bat, Myotis sodalis
Allegheny woodrat, Neotoma magister
Black bear, Ursus americanus
Snowshoe hare, Lepus americanus
(2) Birds
Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis
King rail, Rallus elegans
Kirtland’s warbler, Dendroica kirtlandii
Common tern, Sterna hirundo
American bittern, Botaurus lentiginosus
Northern harrier, Circus cyaneus
Sandhill crane, Grus canadensis
Piping plover, Charadrius melodus
Black tern, Chlidonias niger
Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius
Bewick’s wren, Thryomanes bewickii
Loggerhead shrike, Lanius ludovicianus
Golden-winged warbler, Vermivora chrysoptera
Lark sparrow, Chondestes grammacus
Trumpeter swan, Cygnus buccinator
Snowy Egret, Egretta thula
(3) Reptiles
Eastern plains garter snake, Thamnophis radix radix
Copperbelly water snake, Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta
Timber rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus
Massasauga rattlesnake, Sistrurus catenatus
Lake Erie water snake, Nerodia sipedon insularum
(4) Amphibians
Hellbender, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
Blue-spotted salamander, Ambystoma laterale
Green salamander, Aneides aeneus
Cave salamander, Eurycea lucifuga
Eastern spadefoot, Scaphiopus holbrookii
(5) Fish
Ohio lamprey, Ichthyomyzon bdellium
Northern brook lamprey, Ichthyomyzon fossor
Mountain brook lamprey, Ichthyomyzon greeleyi
Lake sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens
Shovelnose sturgeon, Scaphirhynchus platorynchus
Spotted gar, Lepisosteus oculatus
Cisco or lake Herring, Coregonus artedi
Pugnose minnow, Opsopoeodus emiliae
Blackchin shiner, Notropis heterodon
Popeye shiner, Notropis ariommus
Blacknose shiner, Notropis heterolepis
Longnose sucker, Catostomus catostomus
Blue sucker, Cycleptus elongatus
Scioto madtom, Noturus trautmani
Northern madtom, Noturus stigmosus
Mountain madtom, Noturus eleutherus
Pirate perch, Aphredoderus sayanus
Western banded killifish, Fundulus diaphanus menona
Spotted darter, Etheostoma maculatum
Mississippi silvery minnow, Hybognathus nuchalis
Speckled chub, Macrhybopsis aestivalis
Shortnose gar, Lepisosteus platostomus
Goldeye, Hiodon alosoides
(6) Mollusks
Clubshell, Pleurobema clava
Fanshell, Cyprogenia stegaria
White catspaw, Epioblasma obliquata perobliqua
Northern riffleshell, Epioblasma torulosa rangiana
Yellow sandshell, Lampsilis teres
Monkeyface, Quadrula metanevra
Butterfly, Ellipsaria lineolata
Long-solid, Fusconaia maculata maculata
Ohio pigtoe, Pleurobema cordatum
Elephant-ear, Elliptio crassidens crassidens
Pink mucket, Lampsilis orbiculata
Pocketbook, Lampsilis ovata
Eastern pondmussel, Ligumia nasuta
Washboard, Megalonaias nervosa
Sheepnose, Plethobasus cyphyus
Pyramid pigtoe, Pleurobema rubrum
Rabbitsfoot, Quadrula cylindrica cylindrica
Wartyback, Quadrula nodulata
Purple lilliput, Toxolasma lividus
Rayed bean, Villosa fabilis
Little spectaclecase, Villosa lienosa
Purple catspaw, Epioblasma o. obliquata
Ebony Shell, Fusconaia ebena
Snuffbox, Epioblasma triquetra
(7) Butterflies
Persius dusky wing, Erynnis persius
Frosted elfin, Incisalia Irus
Karner blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis
Purplish copper, Epidemia helloides
Swamp metalmark, Calephelis muticum
Regal fritillary, Speyeria idalia
Mitchell’s satyr, Neonympha mitchellii
Grizzled skipper, Pyrgus centaureae wyandot
(8) Moths
Unexpected cycnia, Cycnia inopinatus
Graceful underwing, Catocala gracilis
Spartiniphaga inops
Hypocoena enervata
Papaipema silphii
Papaipema beeriana
Lithophane semiusta
Trichoclea artesta
Tiicholita notata
Melanchra assimilis
Pointed sallow, Epiglaea apiata
Ufeus plicatus
Ufeus satyricus
Erythroecia hebardi
(9) Beetles
American burying beetle, Nicrophorus americanus
Pseudanophthalmus krameri
Pseudanophthalmus ohioensis
(10) Dragonflies and damselflies
Hines Emerald Skimmer, Somatochlora hineana
Seepage Dancer, Argia bipunctulata
Canada Darner, Aeshna canadensis
Mottled Darner, Aeshna clepsydra
Plains Clubtail, Gomphus externus
American Emerald, Cordulia shurtleffi
Uhler’s Sunfly, Helocordulia uhleri
Frosted Whiteface, Leucorrhinia frigida
Elfin Skimmer, Nannothemis bella
Lilypad Forktail, Ischnura kellicotti
Racket-tailed Emerald, Dorocordulia libera
Brushed-tipped Emerald, Somatochora walshii
Blue Corporal, Ladona deplanata
Chalk-fronted Corporal, Ladona julia
Yellow-sided Skimmer, Libellula flavida
River Jewelwing, Calopteryx aequabilis
(11) Caddisflies
Chimarra socia
Oecetis eddlestoni
Brachycentrus numerosus
(12) Mayflies
Rhithrogena pellucida
Litobrancha recurvata
(13) Midges
Rheopelopia acra
(B) It shall be lawful for any person to collect, through approved sampling methods, and possess in a personal collection the following wild animals. It shall be unlawful to sell, barter, trade, or offer for sale any wild animal, or parts there of, listed in this paragraph:
(1) Butterflies
Persius dusky wing, erynnis persius
Two-spotted skipper, Euphyes bimacula
Frosted elfin, incisalia irus
Purplish copper, Epidemia helloides
Swamp metalmark, Calephelis muticum
Regal fritillary, Speyeria idalia
Grizzled skipper, Pyrgus centaureae wyandot
(2) Moths
Unexpected cycnia, Cycnia inopinatus
Graceful underwing, Catocala gracilis
Spartiniphaga inops
Hypocoena enervata
Papaipema silphii
Papaipema beeriana
Lithophane semiusta
Trichoclea artesta
Tricholita notata
Melanchra assimilis
Pointed sallow, Epiglaea apiata
Ufeus plicatus
Ufeus satyricus
Erythroecia hebardi
(3) Dragonflies and damselflies
River jewelwing, Catopteryx aequabilis
Seepage Dancer, Argia bipunctulata
Canada Darner, Aeshna canadensis
Mottled Darner, Aeshna clepsydra
Plains Clubtail, Gomphus externus
American Emerald, Cordulia shurtleffi
Uhler’s Sunfly, Helocordulia uhleri
Frosted Whiteface, Leucorrhinia frigida
Elfin Skimmer, Nannothemis bella
Lilypad Forktail, Ischnura kellicotti
Racket-tailed Emerald, Dorocordulia libera
Brushed-tipped Emerald, Somatochora walshii
Blue Corporal, Ladona deplanata
Chalk-fronted Corporal, Ladona julia
Yellow-sided Skimmer, Libellula flavida
(4) Caddisflies
Chimarra socia
Oecetis eddlestoni
Brachycentrus numerosus
(5) Mayflies
Rhithrogena pellucida
Litobrancha recurvata
(6) Midges
Rheopelopia acra
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to take, transport, sell, offer for sale or possess any of the native endangered species of wild animals, applying to endangered wild animals that are either resident within or migrate into or through Ohio, or hides or parts thereof listed in this rule or any other wildlife order without first obtaining a written permit from the wildlife chief, except as provided in paragraphs (B) and (F) of this rule. Provided further, it shall be unlawful to trespass in areas posted with signs stating “Endangered Species Nesting Area, Trespassing Unlawful.”
(D) All persons requesting a permit for the taking, selling, or possession of an endangered species or hide or part thereof for zoological, educational, scientific, or propagation purposes shall at the time of application for such permit provide the following information to the division of wildlife:
(1) A program or project description with a clear statement of the study objectives;
(2) Justification for the study;
(3) Duration of the study;
(4) Project location;
(5) Species and number to be collected or involved in the study;
(6) Study methods, regarding collecting gear and techniques; and
(7) Assurance that a final or annual report will be filed with the division of wildlife, containing a clear statement on the final disposition of each individual of each endangered species collected, along with a copy of any reports or publications derived from the study of these animals.
(E) Persons failing to provide full information required in paragraph (C) of this rule to the satisfaction of the wildlife chief shall be denied a permit. Further, failure to fill the requirements at the conclusion of the project shall be reason for the chief to not issue future permits to the person failing to comply.
(F) Persons legally obtaining any of the endangered species listed in this rule from outside the state may possess and propagate said animals in accordance with section 1533.71 of the Revised Code. Furthermore, hides of bobcats and river otters may be bought or sold with proof of purchasing a non-resident license or some other proof that the animal was acquired legally, and conforms to current United States fish and wildlife rules and regulations.
(G) All definitions set forth in section 1531.01 of the Revised Code shall apply to this rule.
Effective: 07/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 02/04/2008 and 07/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1531.08, 1531.25
Rule Amplifies: 1531.08, 1531.25
Prior Effective Dates: 5-1-76; 6-1-78; 6-1-79; 7-11-80; 6-1-85; 4-20-87; 6-25-90; 10-20-91; 5-11-92; 10-31-92; 6-7-93; 5-16-94; 8-10-96; 11-1-97; 6-1-99; 5-3-00; 7-19-02; 6-4-03, 7/1/07
(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other wildlife order, or Chapters 1531. and 1533. of the Revised Code, the following native species and subspecies of the wild animals shall be designated as threatened.
(1) Birds
Upland sandpiper, Bartramia longicauda
Black-crowned night-heron, Nycticorax nycticorax
Yellow-crowned night-heron, Nyctanassa violacea
Barn owl, Tyto alba
Dark-eyed junco, Junco hyemalis
Hermit thrush, Catharus guttatus
Least bittern, Ixobrychus exilis
Least flycatcher, Empidonax minimus
Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
(2) Reptiles
Kirtland’s snake, Clonophis kirtlandii
Spotted turtle, Clemmys guttata
(3) Amphibians
Mud salamander, Pseudotriton montanus
(4) Fish
Brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis
Bigeye shiner, Notropis boops
Tonguetied minnow, Exoglossum laurae
Greater redhorse, Moxostoma valenciennesi
Channel darter, Percina copelandi
American eel, Anguilla rostrata
Paddlefish, Polyodon spathula
Rosyside dace, Clinostomus funduloides
Bigmouth shiner, Notropis dorsalis
Lake chubsucker, Erimyzon sucetta
River darter, Percina shumardi
Bluebreast darter, Etheostoma camurum
Tippecanoe darter, Etheostoma Tippecanoe
(5) Crayfishes
Sloan’s crayfish, Orconectes sloanii
Cavespring crayfish, Cambarus tenebrosus
(6) Mollusks
Black sandshell, Ligumia recta
Threehorn wartyback, Obliquaria reflexa
Fawnsfoot, Truncilla donaciformis
Pondhorn, Unimerus tetralasmus
(7) Butterflies
Silver-bordered fritillary, Boloria selene
(8) Moths
Wayward nymph, Catocala antinympha
Spartiniphaga panatela
Fagitana littera
The pink-streak, Faronta rubripennis
(9) Beetles
Cicindela hirticollis
Cobblestone tiger beetle, Cicindela marginipennis
(10) Dragonflies and Damselflies
Riffle snaketail, Ophiogomphus carolus
Harlequin darner, Gomphaeschna furcillata
Green-faced clubtail, Gomphus viridifrons
Boreal bluet, Enallagma boreale
Northern bluet, Enallagma cyathigerum
Marsh bluet, Enallagma ebrium
(11) Caddisflies
Psilotreta indecisa
Hydroptila albicornis
Hydroptila artesa
Hydroptila koryaki
Hydroptila talledaga
Hydroptila valhalla
(12) Midges
Bethbilbeckia floridensis
Apsectrotanypus johnsoni
Radotanypus florens
Effective: 07/01/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 07/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1531.06, 1531.08
Rule Amplifies: 1531.06, 1531.08, 1531.201