Uintah County

Ecosystem Overview

The Uintah County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Uintah County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Vernal, Uintah County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Uintah County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Vernal

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common16 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common15 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Very Common14 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common14 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common14 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Common13 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common13 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Common13 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Common12 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common12 obs.

Phlox multiflora

Rocky Mountain phlox

Common12 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional11 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional11 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional11 obs.

Salpinctes obsoletus

Rock Wren

Occasional10 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Occasional10 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Rare8 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Rare8 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Uintah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Vernal

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Naples

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Steinaker Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Uintah County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Uintah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Vernal

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Naples

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Steinaker Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Vernal

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common16 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common15 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Very Common14 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common14 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common14 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Common13 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common13 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Common13 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Common12 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common12 obs.

Phlox multiflora

Rocky Mountain phlox

Common12 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional11 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional11 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional11 obs.

Salpinctes obsoletus

Rock Wren

Occasional10 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Occasional10 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Rare8 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Rare8 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Rare8 obs.

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