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Scientific NamePekania pennanti SizeMales: 35-47 inches long; 8 – 13 lbs. Females: 30 – 37 inches long ; 4 – 6 lbs. HabitatConiferous old-growth forests StatusOnly the Southern Sierra Nevada Distinct Population Segment (DPS) listed as “Endangered” federally, the rest of the population is not listed. About The fisher is a member of the weasel […]
June 4, 2021
Scientific NameOncorhynchus keta Size1.9-3.6 feet in length with an average weight of 8-15 pounds, but can weigh up to 35lbs HabitatOcean, coastal streams, and rivers Status“Threatened” federal status; “Sensitive-Critical” on Oregon sensitive species list About Chum salmon are anadromous fish of the salmon family and are one of the largest species of Pacific salmon. They […]
Scientific NameGlaucomys sabrinus Size10.83-13.46 inches in length with a body weight of 2.64-4.93 ounces HabitatConiferous and mixed forests dominated by spruce, fir, and mixed hemlocks, beech maple forests, deciduous woods, and riparian woods Status“Least Concern” IUCN status; “Endangered” in North Carolina ; “Recovering” in Virginia; Not listed on Oregon’s Threatened/Endangered species list; Not federally protected […]
Scientific NameBassariscus astutus Size12-16.5 inches in length with a body weight of 1.8-2.9 pounds HabitatRiparian Zones, Evergreen Forest, Semi-oak Forest, Shrubland, Grassland, Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks), Semi-arid Desert, Artificial/ Terrestrial Status“Least Concern” IUCN status; “Sensitive” on Oregon’s Sensitive Species list; Not federally protected About The Ringtail is a member of the Procyonidae […]
Scientific NameChrysemys picta SizeMales up tp 6 inches, females up to 10 inches HabitatSlow-moving shallow water with dense aquatic vegetation, a muddy bottom, and lots of basking sites. StatusOregon listing: Sensitive About With its distinctive yellow striped head and legs, red rimmed shell and beautifully patterned plastron (under shell), the Western painted turtle cuts a […]
Scientific NameGlaucomys Oregonensis SizeA body length of 6.7 inches and tail length of 5.7 inches HabitatNorthern coniferous and mixed forests, woodlands, riparian woods StatusNo status About Introducing Humboldt’s Flying Squirrel, North America’s newest mammal, and one of (now) three species of the genus Glaucomys. Until recently, these squirrels were thought to be the already-documented Northern […]
Scientific NameRana pretiosa Size1.74 to 4 inches HabitatLarge, warm-water wetlands with emergent vegetation, particularly within forested landscapes. StatusOregon listing: Sensitive About The Oregon spotted frog, named aptly, for its black spotted markings, is a medium sized frog with large upturned eyes and a reddish brown coloration that turns more red with age. These frogs are […]
Scientific NameOvis canadensis canadensis SizeRams average between 150 and 500 lbs; Ewes can weigh up to 200 lbs HabitatOpen grassland, canyons, rocky outcrops and cliffs StatusOregon listing: Sensitive About Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the largest wild sheep in North America are one of two subspecies of wild sheep native to our beautiful state of Oregon. […]
Scientific NameEntosphenus tridentatus SizeUp to about 33 inches long, and over 1 pound HabitatRivers, streams, and coastal waters StatusOregon listing: Sensitive About Oregon’s rivers, streams, and coastal waters used to be home to many more Pacific lampreys. Sadly, their distribution is now reduced across the state and throughout much of the west coast. Much of […]
Scientific NameCorynorhinus townsendii SizeUp to 0.5 oz in weight HabitatOpen roosting areas, caves, mines, insulated buildings, and occasionally, hollow trees StatusOregon listing: Sensitive About Townsend’s big-eared bats are medium-sized bats with pale gray or brown fur and buff colored undersides. As the name indicates, these bats have very large ears reaching up to 38 mm […]
Scientific NameAntigone canadensis tabida SizeWeighing between about 7 to 10 lbs, nearly 5 feet tall HabitatLarge emergent marsh-meadow wetlands StatusOregon listing: Sensitive About Greater sandhill cranes need large emergent marsh-meadow wetlands with both wet and dry areas for nesting and foraging. These cranes breed throughout southeast, south central, northeast and central Oregon. The largest breeding […]
Scientific NameLampropeltis zonata SizeBetween 24 to 30 inches long HabitatRock crevices, rotting logs, or shrubs in open wooded areas near streams StatusOregon listing: Sensitive About The California mountain kingsnake stands out with its distinctive red, black, and white bands. This medium-sized snake is sometimes mistaken for the venomous coral snake, but the California mountain kingsnake […]
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