Evanston

Ecosystem Overview

The Evanston ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Uinta County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Uinta County nearby has 29% more documented species, Evanston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Uinta County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Uinta County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common3.85 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Very Common3 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-Billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common3 obs.

Lepidium draba

Whitetop

Common2.79 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common2.06 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-Belted Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Common2 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Crowfoot

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional1.88 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Clochettes

Occasional1.24 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Occasional1.21 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Occasional1.06 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+135%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Uinta County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Uinta County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-29% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.70

31 species

+74% vs. current

Bear River

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+671% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1250% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1250% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Purple Sage Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+74% vs. current

Bear River State Park

in Evanston

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+74% 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 Uinta County County.

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Cheatgrass

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+135%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Uinta County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Uinta County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-29% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.70

31 species

+74% vs. current

Bear River

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+671% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1250% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1250% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Purple Sage Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+74% vs. current

Bear River State Park

in Evanston

Importance: 0.60

31 species

+74% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Uinta County

-29% species diversity