Endangered Species in Mahogany Mountain, Oregon

Mahogany Mountain is a caldera volcano in Oregon made up of large amber-colored cliffs, some of which contain honeycombing effects. Part of the area where streams have eroded through the rock to create canyons that surround the mountain is called Leslie Gulch. The mountain and the surrounding area are home to many plant and animal species. Some of those species have become endangered over time, others are a part of dwindling populations that will soon be considered endangered.

  1. Warm-blooded Animals

    • Among the many birds, mammals and other warm-blooded animals that live on Mahogany Mountain, the bighorn sheep, white-tailed antelope squirrel, mountain squirrel, and Townsend's big-eared bat are among the endangered inhabitants, according to the ̶0;Kalmiopsis Journal,̶1; published by the Native Plant Society of Oregon. The journal describes the animal habitats as Mahogany Mountain and the surrounding areas. The bald eagle also calls the mountain home. It is one of the most well-known endangered species.

    Trees

    • Though they seem plentiful in the Mahogany Mountain area, there are a few trees that are in danger of extinction. They are the Ponderosa pine and the curled leaf mountain mahogany. These trees are endangered in other states as well, making their existence on Mahogany Mountain even more significant.

    Plants

    • Endangered plants on Mahogany Mountain have learned to thrive on the rocky terrain. According to ̶0;Kalmiopsis Journal,̶1; the plant actually grow in volcanic ash that has formed on and around the mountain. Among these plants, the Packard's blazingstar, grimy mousetail, and barren milkvetch flowers are considered threatened by the state of Oregon. They form colonies on the sides of the mountain and in the surrounding canyons that are constantly under siege by erosion.

    Reptiles

    • Cold-blooded animals also call Mahogany Mountain home. The Mojave black-collared lizard and western ground snake are the endangered species among them. These reptiles are actually considered rare in the state of Oregon.