Mammals of Capitol Reef National Park
The mammals most often spotted in Capitol Reef, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
884
recent observations
37
species listed
37
mammals
Naturalists have logged 884 research-grade observations across the 37 most-recorded species in Capitol Reef. The most frequently seen is the Mule Deer, with 380 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in Capitol Reef include Fulvous Pocket Gopher - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in Capitol Reef
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
380 observations
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
103 observations
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
81 observations
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
61 observations
Hopi Chipmunk
Neotamias rufus
61 observations
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus leucurus
42 observations
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
27 observations
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
19 observations
Cliff Chipmunk
Neotamias dorsalis
14 observations
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
12 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
8 observations
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
8 observations
Mountain Lion
Puma concolor
7 observations
Silver-haired Bat
Lasionycteris noctivagans
5 observations
American Badger
Taxidea taxus
5 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
4 observations
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
4 observations
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
4 observations
Domestic Cattle
Bos taurus
4 observations · iNaturalist
Uinta Chipmunk
Neotamias umbrinus
4 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
3 observations
Pronghorn
Antilocapra americana
3 observations
Mountain Cottontail
Sylvilagus nuttallii
3 observations
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
3 observations
Desert Woodrat
Neotoma lepida
3 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
2 observations
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
2 observations
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
2 observations
Canyon Bat
Parastrellus hesperus
2 observations
Pallid Bat
Antrozous pallidus
1 observation
Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
1 observation
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
1 observation
Domestic Dog
Canis familiaris
1 observation · iNaturalist
Uinta Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus armatus
1 observation
American Bison
Bos bison
1 observation · iNaturalist
Western Meadow Vole
Microtus drummondii
1 observation
Fulvous Pocket Gopher
Megascapheus fulvus
1 observation
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