Oser Mesa

Carson National Forest · New Mexico · 2,840 acres · RoadlessArea Rule (2001)
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Observed Species (23)

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

(1)
Anticlea elegans
Alpine Bitterroot (1)
Lewisia pygmaea
Blue Spruce (1)
Picea pungens
Brook Trout (1)
Salvelinus fontinalis
Fly Amanita (2)
Amanita muscaria
Golden-Hardhack (1)
Dasiphora fruticosa
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (2)
Callospermophilus lateralis
Greater Short-horned Lizard (1)
Phrynosoma hernandesi
Greenhead Coneflower (1)
Rudbeckia laciniata
Gunnison's Mariposa Lily (1)
Calochortus gunnisonii
Least Chipmunk (1)
Neotamias minimus
Low Cudweed (1)
Gnaphalium uliginosum
Meadow Timothy (1)
Phleum pratense
Mountain Golden-banner (1)
Thermopsis montana
Mountain Tarweed (1)
Madia glomerata
North American Porcupine (1)
Erethizon dorsatum
Northern Leopard Frog (1)
Lithobates pipiens
Prairie-smoke (1)
Geum triflorum
Subalpine Fir (1)
Abies lasiocarpa
Viviparous Knotweed (1)
Bistorta vivipara
Wapiti (1)
Cervus canadensis
Western Blue Iris (1)
Iris missouriensis
Western Indian-paintbrush (1)
Castilleja occidentalis
Federally Listed Species (6)

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.

Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii extimusEndangered
Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
Monarch
Danaus plexippusProposed Threatened
Suckley's Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Bombus suckleyiProposed Endangered
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Other Species of Concern (14)

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

Black Rosy-Finch
Leucosticte atrata
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch
Leucosticte australis
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Clark's Nutcracker
Nucifraga columbiana
Evening Grosbeak
Coccothraustes vespertinus
Flammulated Owl
Psiloscops flammeolus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Grace's Warbler
Setophaga graciae
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Virginia's Warbler
Leiothlypis virginiae
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern (12)

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.

Black Rosy-Finch
Leucosticte atrata
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Brown-capped Rosy-Finch
Leucosticte australis
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Clark's Nutcracker
Nucifraga columbiana
Evening Grosbeak
Coccothraustes vespertinus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Grace's Warbler
Setophaga graciae
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Vegetation (5)

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

GNR69.1%
Northern Rockies Subalpine Grassland
Herb / Grassland · 107 ha
GNR9.3%
Rocky Mountain Aspen Forest
Tree / Hardwood · 79 ha
GNR6.8%
Intermountain Mountain Sagebrush Steppe
Shrub / Shrubland · 69 ha
GNR6.0%
Rocky Mountain Subalpine Meadow
Herb / Grassland · 40 ha
GNR3.5%

Oser Mesa

Oser Mesa Roadless Area

Carson National Forest, New Mexico · 2,840 acres