Steinaker State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Steinaker State Park ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Uintah County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Uintah County nearby has 3% more documented species, Steinaker State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Uintah County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Uintah County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Very Common2.95 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Sagebrush Lizard

Very Common1.55 obs.

Ephedra viridis

Jointfir

Very Common1.46 obs.

Oenothera pallida

Pale Evening-Primrose

Very Common1.1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1.06 obs.

Atriplex argentea

Saltbush

Common1 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

Prince'S-Plume

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common1 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Common1 obs.

Townsendia incana

Common1 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

Skyrocket

Occasional0.96 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional0.93 obs.

Grayia spinosa

Spiny Hopsage

Occasional0.71 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

Mountain-Mahogany

Occasional0.57 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare0.5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Rare0.46 obs.

Phlox longifolia

Longleaf Phlox

Rare0.4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Uintah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Uintah County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-3% vs. current

Daniels Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Steinaker State Park

Importance: 0.70

77 species

0% vs. current

Naples

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+1% vs. current

Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Vernal

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Vernal

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+175% vs. current

Red Fleet State Park

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+208% 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 Uintah County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Very Common2.95 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Sagebrush Lizard

Very Common1.55 obs.

Ephedra viridis

Jointfir

Very Common1.46 obs.

Oenothera pallida

Pale Evening-Primrose

Very Common1.1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1.06 obs.

Atriplex argentea

Saltbush

Common1 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

Prince'S-Plume

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common1 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Common1 obs.

Townsendia incana

Common1 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

Skyrocket

Occasional0.96 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional0.93 obs.

Grayia spinosa

Spiny Hopsage

Occasional0.71 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

Mountain-Mahogany

Occasional0.57 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare0.5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Rare0.46 obs.

Phlox longifolia

Longleaf Phlox

Rare0.4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Uintah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Uintah County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-3% vs. current

Daniels Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Steinaker State Park

Importance: 0.70

77 species

0% vs. current

Naples

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+1% vs. current

Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Vernal

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+3% vs. current

Vernal

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+175% vs. current

Red Fleet State Park

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+208% 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Uintah County

-3% species diversity