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EXHIBIT H 6.4.8 EXHIBIT H — Wildlife Information (A) Description Of The Significant Wildlife Resources On The Affected Land The wildlife resources listed in Table H.(A).1 were sourced from Colorado Parks and Wildlife listings,the Colorado State University Larval Fish Laboratory,and on-site observations. TABLE H.(A).1 Species Habitat and Characteristics Estimated Population MAMMALS Mule Deer Common in the region,especially in the sagebrush steppe Bears Ears Herd 27,703 2022 Odocoileus hemionus and mountainous areas. Elk Often found in the higher elevations and mountainous Bears Ears Herd 15,539 2022 Cervus canadensis terrain. Pronghorn Adapted to the sagebrush steppe and open grasslands. Great Divide Herd 17,891 Antilocapra americana 2022 Coyote Versatile predators that can be found in a variety of N/A-commonly seen Canis latrans habitats. BIRDS Sage Grouse Inhabits sagebrush areas,an iconic species of the region. N/A Centrocercus urophasianus Golden Eagle Often found in open landscapes and mountainous regions. N/A-commonly seen Aquila chrysaetos Mourning Dove Common in grasslands and open areas. N/A-commonly seen Zenaida macroura Red-tailed Hawk Frequently seen soaring over diverse habitats. N/A-commonly seen Buteo jamaicensis Common Poorwill Commonly seen species N/A-commonly seen Phalaenoptilus nuttallii REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS Bullsnake Found in a variety of habitats.Exists at site N/A-most commonly seen snake at site. Pituophis catenife Western Terrestrial Garter Snake Found in a variety of habitats.Exists at site N/A rhamnophis elegans Bullsnake Found in a variety of habitats.Exists at site N/A-rarely seen Pituophis catenifer Prairie Rattlesnake Found in a variety of habitats.Exists at site N/A-most commonly seen snake at site. Crotalus vindis SMALL MAMMALS Uinta Chipmunk Inhabits coniferous forests and rocky areas. N/A-occasionaly seen Neotamias umbrinus White-tailed Jackrabbit Found in open areas and sagebrush steppe.Very common N/A-commonly seen Lepus townsendii on site. Bushy-tailed Woodrat Common in rocky habitats. N/A-exidence at site Neotoma cinerea FISH Black Bullead Know species to inhabit the Little Snake River N/A Ameiurus mela Bluehead Sucker Know species to inhabit the Little Snake River N/A Catostomas discobouls Common Carp Know species to inhabit the Little Snake River N/A Cyprinus carpio Channel Catfish Know species to inhabit the Little Snake River N/A Ictalurus punctatus 53 HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION Au Pt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1970 306 1 784