Description: fauna trca is a Point FeatureClass for use in TRCA mappingFAUNA Attribute Table - SummaryField NameDescriptionFAUNAIDNUMSequential number assigned to species point when original created in ArcView.CODEFour character fauna code used to identify the species in the field.FIELDOBSAdditional field observations for the recorded species (BRESTATUSBreeding status of the species.SOURCEBiologist or field staff who observed/recorded the species.DATEDate when the species was observed/recorded.EXCLUDEDWhether or not the species should be excluded for mapping purposes. Species are excluded when they fall within the pre-determined distance from an identicalspecies. Used to prevent cluttering on maps. 0 – Include 1 – Exclude.COMMENTSAdditional comments regarding the observed species.QA/QC_NAMEName of the biologist or field staff who validated the speciesQA/QC_DATEDate QA/QC was performed.NHICNHIC (Natural Heritage Information Centre) four character fauna code used toidentify species. Same as CODE.SCIENTIFIC_NAMEScientific name of the observed species.COMMON_NameCommon name of the observed species.Score_DateMost recent date the species was evaluated/scored.Fauna_LocalRankLRank for the observed species.ABUNDANCEAbundance score for the observed species.POPULATION_NATURALNatural population score for the observed species.POPULATION_TRCATRCA population score for the observed species.AREA_SENSITIVITYArea sensitivity score for the observed species.MOBILITY_RESTENRestricted Mobility score for the observed species. Also known as Patch-IsolationSensitivityHABITAT_DEPENDENCEHabitat dependence score for the observed species.SENSTIVITY_DEVELOPMENTSensitivity to development score for the observed species.CURRENT_SCOREUsed internally to note if the Fauna Local Rank is based on most recent scoringdata available.Last updated: Oct 2024