Wellsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellsville ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Cache County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Logan nearby has 80% more documented species, Wellsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 18 Cache County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 18 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common1 obs.

Sawadaea tulasnei

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Bryonia alba

white bryony

Very Common1 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Very Common1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common1 obs.

Onobrychis viciifolia

sainfoin

Common1 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Common1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia occidentalis

western coneflower

Common1 obs.

Achillea filipendulina

Fern-Leaf Yarrow

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Erysiphe adunca

Occasional1 obs.

Humulus neomexicanus

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare1 obs.

Isatis tinctoria

woad

Rare1 obs.

Leymus cinereus

basin wild rye

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cache County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Cache County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Tony Grove Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Hyrum

Importance: 0.31

10 species

+100% vs. current

Nibley

Importance: 0.29

18 species

+11% vs. current

Smithfield

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Providence

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+186% vs. current

Mendon

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+186% 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 Cache County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cache County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Cache County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Tony Grove Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Hyrum

Importance: 0.31

10 species

+100% vs. current

Nibley

Importance: 0.29

18 species

+11% vs. current

Smithfield

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Providence

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+186% vs. current

Mendon

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+186% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 18 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common1 obs.

Sawadaea tulasnei

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Bryonia alba

white bryony

Very Common1 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Very Common1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common1 obs.

Onobrychis viciifolia

sainfoin

Common1 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Common1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia occidentalis

western coneflower

Common1 obs.

Achillea filipendulina

Fern-Leaf Yarrow

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Erysiphe adunca

Occasional1 obs.

Humulus neomexicanus

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare1 obs.

Isatis tinctoria

woad

Rare1 obs.

Leymus cinereus

basin wild rye

Rare1 obs.

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