Wildlife and Fish

The Tonto National Forest contains important habitat for a variety of wildlife, fish and rare plants. The Forest's location, from the Sonoran desert to the Mogollon Rim, provides for diverse vegetation and elevation zones. Two major river systems, the Salt and Verde rivers, add to the overall diversity of the forest communities, as well as, corridors for birds that migrate along these rivers and drainages. Management, protection or enhancement of this habitat and populations of plants and animals that rely on this habitat is required by various laws including the Endangered Species Act, National Forest Management Act and others.

For the Forest visitor or those concerned about Forest management, wildlife and fish checklists, sensitive species lists, Management Indicator Species lists, wildlife viewing sites, habitat improvement projects and other information is available on this site. Current or ongoing wildlife and fish projects, biological evaluations and assessments, volunteer opportunities, Important Bird Areas, featured wildlife programs, and other information will be made available based on availability of information or public requests.

Species Checklist

Threatened, Endangered & Sensitive Species

Forest Fisheries Programs

Featured Programs