Rich County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rich County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Rich 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 Bear Lake State Park Marina, Rich County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Rich 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. Bear Lake State Park Marina

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Very Common4 obs.

Hieracium albiflorum

white hawkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Phacelia hastata

silver-leaved phacelia

Very Common3 obs.

Thermopsis montana

mountain golden-banner

Very Common3 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Common3 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common3 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah serviceberry

Common2 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common2 obs.

Orthilia secunda

toothed wintergreen

Common2 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Occasional2 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus utahensis

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Faxonius virilis

virile crayfish

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Rich County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Bear Lake State Park Marina

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Laketown

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.23

8 species

+1150% 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 Rich County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Rich County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Bear Lake State Park Marina

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Laketown

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.23

8 species

+1150% 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. Bear Lake State Park Marina

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Very Common4 obs.

Hieracium albiflorum

white hawkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Phacelia hastata

silver-leaved phacelia

Very Common3 obs.

Thermopsis montana

mountain golden-banner

Very Common3 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Common3 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common3 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah serviceberry

Common2 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common2 obs.

Orthilia secunda

toothed wintergreen

Common2 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Occasional2 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus utahensis

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Faxonius virilis

virile crayfish

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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