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Several species were state listed as proposed special concern and known to exist near the project area. The Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) required forested areas for nesting, and forests or open country for foraging, This species has been identified in the open wood lots southeast of the Cane Creek reservoir. The Four-toed salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) is found most often in pools, bogs, and other wetlands located in hardwood forests. A prime breeding habitat for this species is located in Calvander Laurel Bluff and Bottom. The Carolina Darter (Etheostoma collis) is a freshwater fish found in streams in the Piedmont region. A noteworthy population has been located at the site of the Cane Creek Reservoir. A literature search did not identify any records of rare, threatened, or endangered species in the vicinity of the proposed project. 3,4.2 Critical Habitat No areas of critical habit were found as a result of a literature search in the project area. Correspondence from Natural Heritage (included in Appendix B) indicates that no known noteworthy ecosystems or significant natural areas are located nearby. The nearest significant natural areas (critical habitats) include Calvander Laurel Bluff and Bottom, and the University Lake areas. Calvander Laurel Bluff and Bottom is located south of Dairyiand Road (SR 1104) along Morgan Creek from Laurel Hill to a point approximately 0.5 miles north of NC 54. The area, which encompasses approximately 25 acres of land, offers an area of prime breeding habitat for several species of salamanders including the four-toed salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum). As stated in section 3.4.1, University Lake contains the only known large concentration of Savannah Shoremussel (Toxolasma pullus) in North Carolina, and Cane Creek reservoir and its surrounding area provides habitat for Carolina Darter (Etheostoma Collis) and Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus). 3-8