Sand Wash Open Ohv Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Sand Wash Open Ohv Area ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Moffat County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moffat County nearby has 10% more documented species, Sand Wash Open Ohv Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Moffat County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Moffat County

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Very Common1.07 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

Northern Phalarope

Very Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Very Common0.89 obs.

Phlox longifolia

Longleaf Phlox

Common0.71 obs.

Numenius americanus

Long-Billed Curlew

Common0.68 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common0.63 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Common0.58 obs.

Oreocarya humilis

Common0.58 obs.

Brassica rapa

Rape

Common0.58 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

Stemless Goldenweed

Occasional0.58 obs.

Oxytropis campestris

Yellow Oxytropis

Occasional0.57 obs.

Senecio integerrimus

Gaugeplant

Occasional0.57 obs.

Physaria acutifolia

Occasional0.57 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah Serviceberry

Occasional0.56 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Occasional0.34 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Rare0.25 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

Sheepfat

Rare0.24 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moffat County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Moffat County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-10% vs. current

Willow Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-17% vs. current

Skull Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-17% vs. current

Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-13% vs. current

Craig

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-8% vs. current

Peterson Draw Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+3% vs. current

Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+10% vs. current

Ant Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+18% 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 Moffat County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moffat County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Moffat County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-10% vs. current

Willow Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-17% vs. current

Skull Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-17% vs. current

Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-13% vs. current

Craig

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-8% vs. current

Peterson Draw Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+3% vs. current

Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+10% vs. current

Ant Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+18% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Moffat County

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Very Common1.07 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

Northern Phalarope

Very Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Very Common0.89 obs.

Phlox longifolia

Longleaf Phlox

Common0.71 obs.

Numenius americanus

Long-Billed Curlew

Common0.68 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common0.63 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Common0.58 obs.

Oreocarya humilis

Common0.58 obs.

Brassica rapa

Rape

Common0.58 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

Stemless Goldenweed

Occasional0.58 obs.

Oxytropis campestris

Yellow Oxytropis

Occasional0.57 obs.

Senecio integerrimus

Gaugeplant

Occasional0.57 obs.

Physaria acutifolia

Occasional0.57 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah Serviceberry

Occasional0.56 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Occasional0.34 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Rare0.25 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

Sheepfat

Rare0.24 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Rare0.21 obs.

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