# Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Alameda Whipsnake
> **US Fish and Wildlife Service** · Final rule. · Published 2006-10-02 · Effective 2006-11-01 · 71 FR 58176
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-8367
- **Category:** endangered-species
- **Sub-agency:** US Fish and Wildlife Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 58176
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 17
- **Publication date:** 2006-10-02
- **Effective date:** 2006-11-01
## Abstract

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for the Alameda whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 154,834 acres (ac) (62,659 hectares (ha)) critical habitat are being designated for the taxon. The critical habitat is located in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, and San Joaquin Counties, California.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/10/02/06-8367/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-designation-of-critical-habitat-for-the-alameda)
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