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Federally Listed, Proposed and Candidate Species
Desert Yellowhead
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Potential Distribution in Wyoming by County
Counties where Desert Yellowhead is known or believed to occur.
Fremont County
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Section 7 Range
If an action is proposed within the Section 7 Range, potnetial effects to the species and habitat should be considered. Project proponets are encouraged to contact the FWS Wyoming Ecological Servcies Office.
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Species Information
Desert yellowhead (Yermo xanthocephalus) is a perennial herb with leafy stems up to 12 inches in height. Flower heads consist of 4–6 yellow disk flowers crowded at the top of the stem. The desert yellowhead is endemic to the Beaver Rim area on the western edge of the Sweetwater Plateau and Wind River Basin in southern Fremont County, Wyoming. The plants occur in shallow wind excavated hollows with shallow loamy soils and sparse vegetation. The main threat to the plant is potential resource extraction, such as uranium mining or oil and gas development. Additional threats include direct disturbance from activities such as off-road vehicle use and trampling. Surveys for desert yellowhead should occur from mid-June to August when flowering occurs. Surveys should be conducted by knowledgeable botanists trained in conducting rare plant surveys. The Service does not maintain a list of "qualified" surveyors but can refer those wishing to become familiar with desert yellowhead to experts who can provide training/services. Critical habitat is designated for desert yellowhead in Fremont County, Wyoming and consists of 360 acres of Bureau of Land Management administered lands within Sections 27 and 34, Township 31 North, Range 95 West.
Additional Information
Desert Yellowhead Critical Habitat
Counties with Desert Yellowhead Critical Habitat.
Fremont County
