Oregon Shoulderband – Oregon Conservation Strategy

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Overview

Species Common Name Oregon Shoulderband
Species Scientific Name Helminthoglypta hertleini

Ecoregions

Klamath Mountains

The Klamath Mountains ecoregion covers much of southwestern Oregon, including the Umpqua Mountains, Siskiyou Mountains, and interior valleys and foothills between these and the Cascade Range. The Rogue watershed has the largest population of any coastal watershed in Oregon (Jackson County, Josephine County, and a portion of Curry County). Several popular and scenic rivers run …

West Cascades

The West Cascades ecoregion extends from east of the Cascade Mountains summit to the foothills of the Willamette, Umpqua, and Rogue Valleys, and spans the entire length of the state of Oregon. It is largely dominated by conifer forests, moving into alpine parklands and dwarf shrubs at higher elevations.

Special needs

The Oregon shoulderband inhabits rocky areas, including talus deposits. This species requires permanent ground cover, including talus, rock fissures, or woody debris, and sufficient moisture.

Limiting factors

The Oregon shoulderband is limited in its distribution. Disturbance to microhabitats (i.e., talus) and disturbance that reduces coarse woody debris, shading, or other refugia can be harmful.

Data gaps

Determine habitat requirements. Describe population dynamics.

Conservation actions

Maintain sufficient levels of woody debris or shrub shading. Maintain suitable habitat conditions at occupied sites.