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Based on the referenced visual observations, and u ing the <br />• habitat types present on the site as described in the <br />Colorado Latilong distribution records, generalized escrip- <br />tions of non-threatened and endangered wildlife species <br />potentially present on the site were develope The <br />proposed site is situated on the border of Latilon Blocks <br />10 and 11, Eagle and Georgetown Blocks respectiv ly, and <br />both Blocks were used in this evaluation. <br />Common mamalian species known to inhabit the area ar'und the <br />site include a number of rodents, snowshoe hares, white- <br />tailed jackrabbits, coyotes, red fox, stripped skunks, <br />badgers, mountain lion, bobcats, elk, mule deer and bighorn <br />sheep. <br />Avian species which could be expected on the site an in the <br />nearby area are migratory fowl, including the com on loon <br />and horned grebe, raptors such as red-tailed hawks, golden <br />eagles, prairie falcons and kestrels and a variety of <br />passerines, including warblers and sparrows. Latil ng data <br />Eor applicable habitat types were reviewed, but no attempt <br />has been made to enumerate a complete list of speci s based <br />on historical surveys. <br />Reptile and amphibian species possibly present on the site, <br />in spite of the elevation being over 10,000 feet, include <br />• tiger salamander and red-lipped prairie lizard. uue to the <br />elevation and scarcity of permanent water bodies, r ptilian <br />and amphibian species can be highly variable and are not <br />enumerated. <br />~o threatened or endangered species are known to o~upy the <br />site. Threatened and endangered species whose hi torical <br />ranges include the mine site are listed as follows: <br />Species <br />Greenback cutthroat trout <br />Peregrine falcon <br />Gray wolf - C.I, nubilus <br />Grizzly bear <br />Wolverine <br />Lynx <br />Bald eagle <br />• Peregrine falcon <br />Whooping crane <br />23 <br />