Rubber boa (Charina bobttae) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

COSEWIC Assessment Summary

Assessment Summary – May 2003

Common name : Rubber boa

Scientific name : Charina bottae

Status : Special Concern

Reason for designation : Although this species may be widespread in British Columbia its status is difficult to determine because the species is cryptic. However, searches indicate that this species is uncommon and patchily distributed. Because the species’ abundance is poorly documented, it could qualify as Data Deficient, but the species’ life history traits -- low reproductive rate, delayed age at maturity and extended longevity, make it sensitive to human activity. Therefore, this species merits the current status until further investigation shows that it is at higher risk or is secure.

Occurrence : British Columbia

Status history : Designated Special Concern in May 2003. Assessment based on a new status report.

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