Beaver County

Ecosystem Overview

The Beaver County ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Beaver County, Utah, 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. Compared to nearby Puffer Lake, Beaver County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Beaver County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Puffer Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Very Common5 obs.

Eriogonum artificis

Very Common4 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum caespitosum

matted wild buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Common2 obs.

Hymenopappus filifolius

fine-leaved hymenopappus

Common2 obs.

Oreamnos americanus

Snow Goat

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum shockleyi

Shockley's wild buckwheat

Common2 obs.

Argemone munita

Common2 obs.

Walshomyia juniperina

Common2 obs.

Penstemon confusus

Occasional2 obs.

Poa secunda

wild bluegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional2 obs.

Erioneuron pilosum

hairy-tridens

Occasional2 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Occasional1 obs.

Caloscypha fulgens

Spring Orange Peel Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Crotaphytus bicinctores

Great Basin Collared Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Neospondylis upiformis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+843%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Beaver County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+843% 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 Beaver County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+843%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Beaver County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+843% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Puffer Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Very Common5 obs.

Eriogonum artificis

Very Common4 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum caespitosum

matted wild buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Common2 obs.

Hymenopappus filifolius

fine-leaved hymenopappus

Common2 obs.

Oreamnos americanus

Snow Goat

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum shockleyi

Shockley's wild buckwheat

Common2 obs.

Argemone munita

Common2 obs.

Walshomyia juniperina

Common2 obs.

Penstemon confusus

Occasional2 obs.

Poa secunda

wild bluegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional2 obs.

Erioneuron pilosum

hairy-tridens

Occasional2 obs.

Ephedra nevadensis

gray ephedra

Occasional1 obs.

Caloscypha fulgens

Spring Orange Peel Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Crotaphytus bicinctores

Great Basin Collared Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Neospondylis upiformis

Rare1 obs.

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