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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 […]
June 4, 2021
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 […]
Scientific NameLepus townsendii Size6 to 10 pounds HabitatOpen grasslands and sagebrush plains StatusOregon listing: Sensitive About The white-tailed jackrabbit has an expansive range in North America, spanning across southern Canada and the northern United States from the west coast to the Great Lakes. These jackrabbits live in open grasslands and sagebrush plains, and are sometimes […]
Scientific NameStrix nebulosa Size24 to 32 inches in length, weighing up to 3.2 pounds HabitatOld-growth forests for nesting, and open grassing clearings for foraging StatusState Listing Status: Sensitive About Great gray owls have striking, bright yellow eyes, and circular facial discs with concentric rings of dark and light feathers. Their bodies are mottled gray, brown, […]
Scientific NameSpeyeria cybele SizeWingspan of 2 1/2 – 4 inches HabitatSouthern Canada and across the northern and central United States. StatusMore data needed About Great spangled fritillaries have bright orange to brownish wings with black spots and bands. Their range spans southern Canada and across the northern and central United States. More research is needed […]
Scientific NamePisaster ochraceus SizeUp to 18-inches in diameter HabitatRocky intertidal zone StatusN/A About Ochre sea stars play a very important role in the rocky intertidal zone. In fact, research done on the ochre sea star is what resulted in the concept of a keystone species – a type of species that plays a defining role […]
Scientific NameCoastal giant salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus), Cope’s giant salamander (Dicamptodon copei) SizeCoastal giant salamander: Up to 13” total length, Cope’s giant salamander: Up to 8” total length HabitatClear mountain streams and surrounding forests StatusCoastal giant salamander: Not listed, Cope’s giant salamander: Listed as “sensitive” on Oregon’s sensitive species list About Of Oregon’s native amphibians, the […]
June 2, 2021
Scientific NameBrachylagus idahoensis Size9-11 inches long HabitatMeadows with tall, dense sagebrush StatusThe Columbia Basin Distinct Population Segment is listed as “endangered” federally, rest of population not listed; listed as “Sensitive” on Oregon’s Sensitive Species List About This charismatic little rabbit measures just 12 inches from nose to tail and doesn’t weigh more than a pound […]
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