Bear Lake State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Bear Lake State Park ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Rich County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rich County nearby has 3% more documented species, Bear Lake State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 100 Rich County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Rich County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Potamogeton crispus

Crisp Pondweed

Very Common1.56 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Very Common1.46 obs.

Faxonius virilis

Virile Crayfish

Very Common1.46 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common1.43 obs.

Astragalus utahensis

Very Common1.36 obs.

Phacelia hastata

Silver-Leaved Phacelia

Common1.35 obs.

Thermopsis montana

False Lupin

Common1.19 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common1.18 obs.

Prosopium gemmifer

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

Purple Geranium

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Terrestrial Gartersnake

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional0.95 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Rare0.93 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Rare0.75 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Rare0.69 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rich County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Rich County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-3% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-6% vs. current

Laketown

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+236% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Swan Creek Wildlife Managment Area

Importance: 0.60

46 species

+61% vs. current

Sunrise Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+1% vs. current

Garden

Importance: 0.50

39 species

+90% vs. current

Bear Lake Golf Course

in Garden City

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+95% 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 Rich County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Potamogeton crispus

Crisp Pondweed

Very Common1.56 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Very Common1.46 obs.

Faxonius virilis

Virile Crayfish

Very Common1.46 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common1.43 obs.

Astragalus utahensis

Very Common1.36 obs.

Phacelia hastata

Silver-Leaved Phacelia

Common1.35 obs.

Thermopsis montana

False Lupin

Common1.19 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common1.18 obs.

Prosopium gemmifer

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

Purple Geranium

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis elegans

Terrestrial Gartersnake

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional0.95 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Rare0.93 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Rare0.75 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Rare0.69 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rich County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Rich County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-3% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-6% vs. current

Laketown

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+236% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Swan Creek Wildlife Managment Area

Importance: 0.60

46 species

+61% vs. current

Sunrise Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+1% vs. current

Garden

Importance: 0.50

39 species

+90% vs. current

Bear Lake Golf Course

in Garden City

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+95% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Rich County

-3% species diversity