Stirling - Wheeler

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Nevada · 3,044 acres · RoadlessArea Rule (2001)
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Observed Species (11)

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

Mojave Desert Tortoise (1)
Gopherus agassiziiThreatened
Ass (1)
Equus asinus
Cottontop Cactus (1)
Homalocephala polycephala
Desert Golden-poppy (1)
Eschscholzia glyptosperma
Desert Horned Lizard (3)
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
Desert Nightsnake (1)
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
Gophersnake (3)
Pituophis catenifer
Many-flower Viguiera (1)
Heliomeris multiflora
Red-tailed Hawk (1)
Buteo jamaicensis
Sidewinder (1)
Crotalus cerastes
Utah Agave (1)
Agave utahensis
Federally Listed Species (3)

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.

Devil's Hole Pupfish
Cyprinodon diabolisEndangered
Monarch
Danaus plexippusProposed Threatened
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Other Species of Concern (2)

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

Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
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.

Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Pinyon Jay
Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus
Vegetation (5)

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

Mojave Desert Mixed Scrub
Shrub / Shrubland · 1,020 ha
GNR82.7%
Great Basin Pinyon-Juniper Woodland
Tree / Conifer · 158 ha
GNR12.8%
Great Basin Big Sagebrush Shrubland
Shrub / Shrubland · 37 ha
G33.0%
Intermountain Semi-Desert Grassland
Herb / Grassland · 4 ha
G20.3%
Rocky Mountain Foothill Shrubland
Shrub / Shrubland · 3 ha
G30.2%

Stirling - Wheeler

Stirling - Wheeler Roadless Area

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada · 3,044 acres