Ecology
- Flora
To date, no flora has been observed at Mount Elkins.
- Fauna
The following species have been sighted within 1.0 degrees of Mount Elkins:
| Scientific Name | Authority | Common Name | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaenoptera bonaerensis | Burmeister, 1867 | Antarctic minke whale (also known as the 'Dark-shoulder Minke Whale") | |
| Fulmarus glacialoides | Smith,1840 | Southern Fulmar | |
| Halecium banzare | Watson, 2008 | Banzare hydroid | |
| Halecium brevithecum | Watson, 2008 | Brevithecate hydroid | |
| Pagodroma nivea | Forster,1777 | Snow Petrel | |
| Pygoscelis adeliae | Hombron and Jacquinot,1841 | Adélie Penguin | |
| Thalassoica antarctica | Gmelin,1789 | Antarctic Petrel |
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