Uinta County

Ecosystem Overview

The Uinta County ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Uinta County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Evanston, Uinta County hosts 331% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Uinta County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

+331% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Cymopterus lapidosus

Very Common15 obs.

Trifolium gymnocarpon

holly-leaf clover

Very Common7 obs.

Astragalus jejunus

Very Common5 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common4 obs.

Astragalus chamaeleuce

Very Common4 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis congesta

ball-head gilia

Common4 obs.

Astragalus cibarius

browse milk-vetch

Common3 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common3 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common3 obs.

Astragalus convallarius

lesser rushy milk-vetch

Common3 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

desert paintbrush

Occasional3 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional3 obs.

Chaenactis douglasii

hoary pincushion

Occasional2 obs.

Physaria prostrata

rich bladderpod

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum brevicaule

Rare2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare2 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+667%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Uinta County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.42

16 species

+331% vs. current

Fort Bridger

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+6800% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+667%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Uinta County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.42

16 species

+331% vs. current

Fort Bridger

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+6800% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

+331% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Cymopterus lapidosus

Very Common15 obs.

Trifolium gymnocarpon

holly-leaf clover

Very Common7 obs.

Astragalus jejunus

Very Common5 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common4 obs.

Astragalus chamaeleuce

Very Common4 obs.

Artemisia spinescens

Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis congesta

ball-head gilia

Common4 obs.

Astragalus cibarius

browse milk-vetch

Common3 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common3 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Common3 obs.

Astragalus convallarius

lesser rushy milk-vetch

Common3 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

desert paintbrush

Occasional3 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional3 obs.

Chaenactis douglasii

hoary pincushion

Occasional2 obs.

Physaria prostrata

rich bladderpod

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum brevicaule

Rare2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare2 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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