Morgan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Morgan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Morgan 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 Smith Creek Lake, Morgan County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Morgan 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. Smith Creek Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common5 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Very Common4 obs.

Penstemon cyananthus

Wasatch penstemon

Very Common4 obs.

Orthocarpus holmgreniorum

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common4 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Orthocarpus tolmiei

Tolmie's owl-clover

Common3 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common3 obs.

Streptanthus cordatus

heart-leaf jewel-flower

Common3 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Occasional3 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Occasional3 obs.

Astragalus utahensis

Occasional3 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Occasional3 obs.

Acer grandidentatum

Occasional3 obs.

Sedum debile

weak-stem stonecrop

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Rare3 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Rare3 obs.

Orsodacne atra

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Morgan County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgan

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Gilberts Pond

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% vs. current

Lost Creek 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 Morgan County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Morgan County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgan

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Gilberts Pond

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% vs. current

Lost Creek 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. Smith Creek Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common5 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Very Common4 obs.

Penstemon cyananthus

Wasatch penstemon

Very Common4 obs.

Orthocarpus holmgreniorum

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common4 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Orthocarpus tolmiei

Tolmie's owl-clover

Common3 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common3 obs.

Streptanthus cordatus

heart-leaf jewel-flower

Common3 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Occasional3 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Occasional3 obs.

Astragalus utahensis

Occasional3 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Occasional3 obs.

Acer grandidentatum

Occasional3 obs.

Sedum debile

weak-stem stonecrop

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Rare3 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Rare3 obs.

Orsodacne atra

Rare2 obs.

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