Nature AtlasWildlife register

Wildlife cross-habitat register

The species list below captures representative birds, mammals, amphibians and invertebrates used as functional indicators. Records focus on trend direction and habitat linkage rather than single abundance values.

Indicator species table

Species Group Representative Taxon Primary Habitat Seasonal Peak Trend Interpretation
BirdAlpine AccentorUpper alpine meadowsJune-JulyStableSensitive to snowmelt timing.
BirdRiver WarblerFloodplain reed beltsMay-JuneUpReed continuity improved nesting success.
MammalMarmot ComplexSubalpine grass patchesApril-SeptemberStableBurrow density remains balanced.
MammalForest Mustelid GuildConifer deadwood zonesYear-roundUpDeadwood retention improves shelter.
AmphibianMarsh Newt SetShallow wetlandsApril-MayUpWater permanence supports larval survival.
FishDelta Juvenile AssemblageSide channelsJune-AugustStableNursery pockets remain connected.
InvertebrateHighland Pollinator MixSteppe-flower mosaicsMay-AugustVariableStrong dependence on summer rainfall.
InvertebrateDragonfly ClusterBog edgesJuly-AugustUpPredator pressure helps regulate pests.

Priority habitat links

  • Conifer deadwood corridors for winter mammal movement.
  • Floodplain reed continuity for breeding birds.
  • Wetland shallow shelves for amphibian egg cluster stability.
  • Steppe flowering mosaics for pollinator turnover resilience.

Disturbance watchlist

  • Dry late-summer periods reducing floral resources.
  • Bank trampling near narrow crossings.
  • Fragmentation near foothill access points.
  • Storm-driven canopy breaks near ridge roads.