Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Alta. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Alta. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah
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 Utah.
The Alta ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Utah, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 234 Utah natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Uinta Ground Squirrel
White-shouldered Bumble Bee
Barred Tiger Salamander
Wasatch penstemon
Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee
French-Willow
Widdy
Greenland lousewort
western coneflower
Whipple's penstemon
Clark's Nutcracker
Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)
American Cow Parsnip
Columbia monkshood
California false hellebore
Chipping Sparrow
Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee
Red-belted Bumble Bee
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