Cataract

Lolo National Forest · Montana · 9,442 acres · RoadlessArea Rule (2001)
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Observed Species (13)

Species with confirmed research-grade observation records from iNaturalist community science data.

American Black Bear (1)
Ursus americanus
Baker's Mariposa Lily (2)
Calochortus apiculatus
Fireweed (2)
Chamaenerion angustifolium
Meadow Goat's-beard (1)
Tragopogon dubius
Mertens' Coralroot (1)
Corallorhiza mertensiana
Mountain Hemlock (1)
Tsuga mertensiana
Northern Red Belt (1)
Fomitopsis mounceae
Osprey (1)
Pandion haliaetus
Pearly Everlasting (1)
Anaphalis margaritacea
Spreading Dogbane (1)
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Sulphur-flower Buckwheat (1)
Eriogonum umbellatum
Western Turkeybeard (1)
Xerophyllum tenax
a fungus (1)
Caloscypha fulgens
Federally Listed Species (7)

Species identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as potentially occurring within this area based on range and habitat data. These designations do not indicate confirmed presence — they identify habitat where agency actions may require consultation under the Endangered Species Act.

Whitebark Pine
Pinus albicaulisThreatened
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
Grizzly bear
Ursus arctos horribilis
Monarch
Danaus plexippusProposed Threatened
North American Wolverine
Gulo gulo luscus
Suckley's Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Bombus suckleyiProposed Endangered
Other Species of Concern (7)

Species identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as potentially occurring based on range and habitat data.

Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Evening Grosbeak
Coccothraustes vespertinus
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern (7)

Birds of conservation concern identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as potentially occurring based on range data. These species may warrant additional consideration under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Evening Grosbeak
Coccothraustes vespertinus
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Vegetation (12)

Composition from LANDFIRE 2024 EVT spatial analysis. Ecosystems classified per NatureServe Terrestrial Ecological Systems.

Southern Rockies Mixed Conifer Forest
Tree / Conifer · 848 ha
GNR22.2%
GNR16.3%
Southern Rockies Mixed Conifer Forest
Tree / Conifer · 612 ha
GNR16.0%
Northern Rockies Subalpine Shrubland
Shrub / Shrubland · 496 ha
GNR13.0%
GNR11.4%
Northern Rockies Foothill Shrubland
Shrub / Shrubland · 298 ha
GNR7.8%
Rocky Mountain Lodgepole Pine Forest
Tree / Conifer · 224 ha
GNR5.9%
Rocky Mountain Subalpine Meadow
Herb / Grassland · 68 ha
GNR1.8%
GNR1.4%
Rocky Mountain Cliff Canyon and Massive Bedrock
Sparse / Sparsely Vegetated · 48 ha
1.3%
Northern Rockies Subalpine Grassland
Herb / Grassland · 40 ha
GNR1.0%

Cataract

Cataract Roadless Area

Lolo National Forest, Montana · 9,442 acres