The Pinal Mountains has a variety of plant and animal life; several species are exclusive to the area. Examples include Arizona prominent moth and a variable species of the Arizona hedgehog cactus. Other species of flora include ponderosa pine, white fir, juniper, Gambel oak, and Senecio neomexicanus toumeyi (also known as Toumey groundsel). Other fauna found in the mountains include javelina, white-tailed deer, mule deer, cottontail rabbit, tree squirrel, quail, little brown bat; American black bear, and mountain lion.