Recapture Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Recapture Reservoir ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in san juan county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Juan County nearby has 93% more documented species, Recapture Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 san juan county County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.
Phyciodes picta
Painted Crescent
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Juan County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Recapture Reservoirwithin San Juan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.