Sanpete County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Sanpete County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Sanpete County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gunnison, Sanpete County hosts 16% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Gunnison

+16% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Artemisia pygmaea

Very Common11.49 obs.

Astragalus kentrophyta

Spiny Milk-Vetch

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

Glacier Lily

Very Common6 obs.

Rudbeckia occidentalis

Western Coneflower

Very Common6 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Common6 obs.

Phacelia sericea

Silky Phacelia

Common5 obs.

Delphinium barbeyi

Barbey'S Larkspur

Common5 obs.

Ribes montigenum

Common5 obs.

Gentianella tortuosa

Common5 obs.

Silene petersonii

Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional5 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional4.58 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple'S Penstemon

Occasional4 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Wild Strawberry

Occasional4 obs.

Anemone multifida

Red Windflower

Occasional4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

California Honeysuckle

Rare4 obs.

Micranthes odontoloma

Brook Saxifrage

Rare4 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Rare4 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Gunnison

+16% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Artemisia pygmaea

Very Common11.49 obs.

Astragalus kentrophyta

Spiny Milk-Vetch

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

Glacier Lily

Very Common6 obs.

Rudbeckia occidentalis

Western Coneflower

Very Common6 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Common6 obs.

Phacelia sericea

Silky Phacelia

Common5 obs.

Delphinium barbeyi

Barbey'S Larkspur

Common5 obs.

Ribes montigenum

Common5 obs.

Gentianella tortuosa

Common5 obs.

Silene petersonii

Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Occasional5 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional4.58 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple'S Penstemon

Occasional4 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Wild Strawberry

Occasional4 obs.

Anemone multifida

Red Windflower

Occasional4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

California Honeysuckle

Rare4 obs.

Micranthes odontoloma

Brook Saxifrage

Rare4 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Rare4 obs.

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