Lake Powell Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Powell ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evansville nearby has 87% more documented species, Lake Powell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common1 obs.

Bromus rubens

Red brome

Common1 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common1 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common1 obs.

Bromus rubens

Red brome

Common1 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common1 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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