Steward Basin

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Nevada · 4,475 acres · RoadlessArea Rule (2001)
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Observed Species (8)

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

Bruneau Mariposa Lily (1)
Calochortus bruneaunis
Common Nighthawk (1)
Chordeiles minor
Curl-leaf Mountain-mahogany (1)
Cercocarpus ledifolius
Greater Short-horned Lizard (1)
Phrynosoma hernandesi
Pacific Treefrog (1)
Pseudacris regilla
Signal Crayfish (1)
Pacifastacus leniusculus
Sulphur-flower Buckwheat (1)
Eriogonum umbellatum
Western Peony (1)
Paeonia brownii
Federally Listed Species (2)

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
Suckley's Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Bombus suckleyiProposed Endangered
Other Species of Concern (6)

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

Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Migratory Birds of Conservation Concern (5)

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
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Vegetation (7)

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

Columbia Plateau Low Sagebrush Steppe
Shrub / Shrubland · 909 ha
GNR50.2%
Intermountain Mountain Sagebrush Steppe
Shrub / Shrubland · 636 ha
GNR35.2%
Great Basin Big Sagebrush Shrubland
Shrub / Shrubland · 135 ha
G37.5%
Columbia Plateau Steppe and Grassland
Herb / Grassland · 51 ha
G22.8%
Great Basin Dry Sagebrush Shrubland
Shrub / Shrubland · 41 ha
GNR2.3%
Great Basin Big Sagebrush Steppe
Shrub / Shrubland · 24 ha
GNR1.3%
G30.1%

Steward Basin

Steward Basin Roadless Area

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada · 4,475 acres