Duchesne County

Ecosystem Overview

The Duchesne County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Duchesne 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 Powell Lake, Duchesne County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Duchesne County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Powell Lake

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

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

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Very Common11 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common9 obs.

Rhodiola rhodantha

red orpine

Very Common8 obs.

Castilleja rhexifolia

rosy paintbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common7 obs.

Townsendia incana

Common7 obs.

Ribes montigenum

Common6 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Common5 obs.

Pedicularis racemosa

sickletop betony

Common5 obs.

Silene acaulis

Moss Campion

Common5 obs.

Veronica wormskjoldii

Wormskjold's alpine speedwell

Common5 obs.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

Irish Lady's-Tresses

Occasional5 obs.

Platanthera dilatata

Scent-Bottle

Occasional5 obs.

Gentiana calycosa

mountain bog gentian

Occasional4 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional4 obs.

Yucca harrimaniae

Harriman's Yucca

Occasional4 obs.

Pectiantia pentandra

alpine mitrewort

Occasional3 obs.

Gaultheria humifusa

alpine wintergreen

Rare3 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare3 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Duchesne County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Duchesne County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Duchesne County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Mirror Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Packard Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Gatman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Blue Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jordan Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Duchesne

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% 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 Duchesne County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Duchesne County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Mirror Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Packard Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Gatman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Blue Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jordan Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Duchesne

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Powell Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Very Common11 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common9 obs.

Rhodiola rhodantha

red orpine

Very Common8 obs.

Castilleja rhexifolia

rosy paintbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common7 obs.

Townsendia incana

Common7 obs.

Ribes montigenum

Common6 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Common5 obs.

Pedicularis racemosa

sickletop betony

Common5 obs.

Silene acaulis

Moss Campion

Common5 obs.

Veronica wormskjoldii

Wormskjold's alpine speedwell

Common5 obs.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

Irish Lady's-Tresses

Occasional5 obs.

Platanthera dilatata

Scent-Bottle

Occasional5 obs.

Gentiana calycosa

mountain bog gentian

Occasional4 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional4 obs.

Yucca harrimaniae

Harriman's Yucca

Occasional4 obs.

Pectiantia pentandra

alpine mitrewort

Occasional3 obs.

Gaultheria humifusa

alpine wintergreen

Rare3 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare3 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.