J.M. Egger
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.928273
Element CodePDSCR0D4G0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusProvisional
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicendemic to a single state or province
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderScrophulariales
FamilyOrobanchaceae
GenusCastilleja
Concept ReferenceEgger, J.M. 2013. Castilleja kerryana (Orobanchaceae): a new species from the Rocky Mountains of northern Montana. Phytoneuron 2013-21: 1-14.
Conservation Status
Rank MethodExpertise without calculation
Review Date2017-10-04
Change Date2017-10-04
Edition Date2018-03-19
Edition AuthorsOliver, L.
Threat ImpactLow
Range ExtentUnknown
Rank ReasonsA restricted endemic to the Scapegoat Plateau in the Scapegoat Wilderness Area, Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana. It occurs in scattered populations on slopes and ridges of alpine habitat and may be locally abundant. Additional surveys are needed to accurately determine the range. Its alpine habitat makes it threatened by climate change, especially drought.
Range Extent CommentsThe extent of occurrence is unknown as of 2018, but should be re-examined as new information about it's distribution is available. As of 2018, it is known from Montana, Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Threat Impact CommentsGiven this species alpine habitat it is threatened by climate change, and specifically long-term droughts or changes in snow fall. Changes in land use, such as grazing, recreation, invasive species could negatively impact this species (Eggers 2013).