Elkhorn

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Nevada · 6,533 acres · RoadlessArea Rule (2001)
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Observed Species (5)

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

Bruneau Mariposa Lily (1)
Calochortus bruneaunis
Chambers' Twinpod (1)
Physaria chambersii
Dwarf Goldenweed (1)
Ericameria nana
Elegant Sunburst Lichen (1)
Rusavskia elegans
Single-leaf Pine (2)
Pinus monophylla
Federally Listed Species (1)

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.

Monarch
Danaus plexippusProposed Threatened
Other Species of Concern (2)

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

Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Pinyon Jay
Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern (2)

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.

Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Pinyon Jay
Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
Vegetation (5)

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

Great Basin Pinyon-Juniper Woodland
Tree / Conifer · 1,235 ha
GNR46.7%
Great Basin Dry Sagebrush Shrubland
Shrub / Shrubland · 1,039 ha
GNR39.3%
Great Basin Big Sagebrush Shrubland
Shrub / Shrubland · 169 ha
G36.4%
Intermountain Mountain Sagebrush Steppe
Shrub / Shrubland · 121 ha
GNR4.6%
Rocky Mountain Foothill Shrubland
Shrub / Shrubland · 9 ha
G30.3%

Elkhorn

Elkhorn Roadless Area

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada · 6,533 acres