Sanpete County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sanpete County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Sanpete 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 Manti, Sanpete County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Sanpete County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Manti

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Astragalus kentrophyta

prickly milk-vetch

Very Common8 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Very Common6 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Delphinium barbeyi

tall larkspur

Very Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Common5 obs.

Ribes montigenum

Common5 obs.

Silene petersonii

Common5 obs.

Gentianella tortuosa

Common5 obs.

Erigeron compositus

fern-leaved fleabane

Common4 obs.

Rudbeckia occidentalis

western coneflower

Common4 obs.

Draba oligosperma

few-seed draba

Occasional4 obs.

Micranthes odontoloma

streambank saxifrage

Occasional4 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus cicer

Chickpea milkvetch

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Townsendia montana

Rare4 obs.

Anemone multifida

Cut-Leaved Anemone

Rare4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Sanpete County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Ephraim

Importance: 0.32

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Palisade Lake

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1329% 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 Sanpete County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Sanpete County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Ephraim

Importance: 0.32

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Palisade Lake

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1329% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Manti

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Astragalus kentrophyta

prickly milk-vetch

Very Common8 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Very Common6 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Delphinium barbeyi

tall larkspur

Very Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Common5 obs.

Ribes montigenum

Common5 obs.

Silene petersonii

Common5 obs.

Gentianella tortuosa

Common5 obs.

Erigeron compositus

fern-leaved fleabane

Common4 obs.

Rudbeckia occidentalis

western coneflower

Common4 obs.

Draba oligosperma

few-seed draba

Occasional4 obs.

Micranthes odontoloma

streambank saxifrage

Occasional4 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus cicer

Chickpea milkvetch

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Townsendia montana

Rare4 obs.

Anemone multifida

Cut-Leaved Anemone

Rare4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Rare4 obs.

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