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,, <br />y .:.. ~. <br />Threatened and Endangered Species <br />As previously mentioned, the Peregrine Falcon and the Bald Eagle can be <br />expected to reside in the permit area and adjacent area. Additionally, three <br />species of threatened and endangered fish can be expected to inhabit the <br />Colorado River in this area: the Colorado squawfish, the razorback sucker, and <br />the humpback chub. <br />A wildlife map depicting deer winter range and potential raptor and watertowl <br />nesting areas with respect to mine surface facilities is provided in Exhibit 25. A <br />general location for one raptor nesting area is shown on the Exhibit, The most <br />likely location for additional sites are identified by the upper reaches of the <br />steep canyon walls which are highlighted on the map and steep canyon walls to <br />the south. The Colorado River and adjacent banks can be considered <br />important waterFlow habitat for those species identified as nesting species in the <br />wildlife study contained in Table 11-2. <br />11-4 (Rev. 12/16/96) <br />