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Field Guide

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Utah Species Field Guide

Welcome to the Field Guide for Utah Species, a database maintained by the Utah Natural Heritage Program. This guide is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all species found in Utah, and currently prioritizes our state's 256 native species of greatest conservation need as identified in Utah's Wildlife Action Plan.

This guide provides information on the identification, distribution, status and ecology of Utah's most at-risk animals and plants. As time and funding allow, this database will include all native Utah species.

To find a specific species, enter it in the search bar or use the breadcrumb menu below.


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