Capitol Reef National Park, in south-central Utah, is a landscape of cliffs, canyons and domes, with habitats ranging from the riparian corridor along the Fremont River to high desert plateaus. Mule deer are frequently seen grazing in the early morning and late evening, while desert bighorn sheep move through the rugged terrain. Rock squirrels, jackrabbits and kangaroo rats are common among the rocky outcrops and dry shrublands.
Birds include golden eagles, red-tailed hawks and many songbirds, and reptiles such as collared lizards and gopher snakes do well in the hot, dry climate. Keep reading to see featured photos of Capitol Reef’s wildlife and to learn more about wildlife photography.
Featured Capitol Reef National Park Wildlife Photographs
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Wildlife Photography Tips
Wildlife photography in the US National Parks offers a unique and enriching experience, as these protected areas are havens for diverse species and pristine natural landscapes. Capturing wildlife in such settings requires preparation and respect for both the environment and its inhabitants. Photographers should familiarize themselves with the specific animals and ecosystems of the park they are visiting, as each park hosts different species and behaviors. Early mornings and late afternoons, known as the golden hours, provide the best light and increased wildlife activity. Different seasons also offer different wildlife viewing opportunities. Patience and stillness are key, as the best moments often come to those who wait quietly.
If wildlife does present itself, always make sure to maintain a safe distance. Using a telephoto lens allows for close-up shots without intruding on the animals’ space. If you already own or want to own a professional grade mirrored camera like the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR, we recommend using a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens zoom lens for wildlife photography. If you have or are interested in a newer mirrorless model like the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera, we recommend using a Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Black for long distance shots.
Not quite ready to invest in traditional professional-grade camera equipment but want to enhance the quality of your cell phone photographs? Consider using a Moment Tele 58mm Mobile Lens II for improved reach, and use a Moment camera case with a lens mount to attach it to your phone. Since cell phones generally cannot provide the same reach as a dedicated telephoto camera lens, never compensate by moving dangerously close to wildlife. As with any visit to a national park, it’s important to follow park regulations, practice “Leave No Trace” principles, and prioritize safety while photographing wildlife.
Want to take your wildlife photos further? Featured photographer Vella Torvik shares her field-tested advice on gear, camera settings, light, composition and safely approaching wildlife in our Wildlife Photography 101: Insider Tips From the Field masterclass.
Capitol Reef Wildlife Education and Resources
Want to learn more about Capitol Reef National Park and the wildlife that inhabits it? Check out these guides & books:
- Peterson Field Guide To Mammals Of North America: Fourth Edition (Peterson Field Guides)
- Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Western North America, Fifth Edition (Peterson Field Guides)
- Bird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song
- Peterson Field Guide To Western Reptiles & Amphibians, Fourth Edition (Peterson Field Guides)
- Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes, Second Edition (Peterson Field Guides)
- Animal Tracks: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Familiar North American Species (Wildlife and Nature Identification)
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Capitol Reef National Park Species List
The wildlife at Capitol Reef National Park is beautiful and diverse. There are a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish to view. Check out all the incredible species this park has to offer! Click on the links below to see the different animal species that inhabit Capitol Reef National Park:
Capitol Reef National Park Mammals
| Name | Abundance |
|---|---|
| Allen’s Big-eared Bat (Idionycteris phyllotis) | Uncommon |
| American Badger (Taxidea taxus) | Uncommon |
| American Beaver (Castor canadensis) | Rare |
| American Bison (Bos bison) | Rare |
| American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) | Occasional |
| American Water Shrew (Sorex palustris) | Unknown |
| Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) | Uncommon |
| Big Free-tailed Bat (Nyctinomops macrotis) | Uncommon |
| Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) | Uncommon |
| Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus) | Common |
| Bobcat (Lynx rufus) | Rare |
| Brazilian Free-tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) | Uncommon |
| Brush Mouse (Peromyscus boylii) | Uncommon |
| Bushy-tailed Woodrat (Neotoma cinerea) | Rare |
| California Myotis (Myotis californicus) | Uncommon |
| Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) | Unknown |
| Canyon Mouse (Peromyscus crinitus) | Common |
| Cliff Chipmunk (Neotamias dorsalis) | Uncommon |
| Common Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) | Common |
| Common Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) | Unknown |
| Coyote (Canis latrans) | Uncommon |
| Crawford’s Desert Shrew (Notiosorex crawfordi) | Unknown |
| Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) | Uncommon |
| Desert Cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii) | Common |
| Desert Woodrat (Neotoma lepida) | Uncommon |
| Elk (Cervus canadensis) | Rare |
| Fringed Myotis (Myotis thysanodes) | Uncommon |
| Great Basin Pocket Mouse (Perognathus parvus) | Uncommon |
| Hoary Bat (Aeorestes cinereus) | Uncommon |
| Hopi Chipmunk (Neotamias rufus) | Uncommon |
| Long-eared Myotis (Myotis evotis) | Uncommon |
| Long-legged Myotis (Myotis volans) | Uncommon |
| Long-tailed Vole (Microtus longicaudus) | Unknown |
| Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) | Unknown |
| Montane Vole (Microtus montanus) | Unknown |
| Mountain Lion (Puma concolor) | Rare |
| Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) | Uncommon |
| North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) | Rare |
| Northern Grasshopper Mouse (Onychomys leucogaster) | Uncommon |
| Northern Raccoon (Procyon lotor) | Uncommon |
| Ord’s Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys ordii) | Uncommon |
| Pallid Bat (Antrozous pallidus) | Uncommon |
| Pinon Mouse (Peromyscus truei) | Uncommon |
| Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) | Unknown |
| Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) | Uncommon |
| Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) | Unknown |
| Rock Squirrel (Otospermophilus variegatus) | Uncommon |
| Silver-haired Bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans) | Uncommon |
| Spotted Bat (Euderma maculatum) | Uncommon |
| Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) | Rare |
| Townsend’s Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus townsendii) | Uncommon |
| Western Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys megalotis) | Uncommon |
| Western Pipistrelle (Parastrellus hesperus) | Common |
| Western Small-footed Myotis (Myotis ciliolabrum) | Uncommon |
| Western Spotted Skunk (Spilogale gracilis) | Unknown |
| White-tailed Antelope Squirrel (Ammospermophilus leucurus) | Uncommon |
| Yellow-bellied Marmot (Marmota flaviventris) | Common |
| Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis) | Uncommon |
Capitol Reef National Park Birds
| Name | Abundance |
|---|---|
| American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) | Occasional |
| American Coot (Fulica americana) | Occasional |
| American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus) | Uncommon |
| American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) | Uncommon |
| American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) | Common |
| American Pipit (Anthus rubescens) | Rare |
| American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) | Occasional |
| American Robin (Turdus migratorius) | Abundant |
| American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea) | Rare |
| American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) | Occasional |
| American Wigeon (Mareca americana) | Rare |
| Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) | Common |
| Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) | Rare |
| Band-tailed Pigeon (Patagioenas fasciata) | Common |
| Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) | Rare |
| Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) | Uncommon |
| Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) | Uncommon |
| Bewick’s Wren (Thryomanes bewickii) | Uncommon |
| Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) | Occasional |
| Black Rosy-finch (Leucosticte atrata) | Uncommon |
| Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) | Occasional |
| Black-billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia) | Uncommon |
| Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) | Uncommon |
| Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) | Common |
| Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) | Occasional |
| Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) | Common |
| Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) | Occasional |
| Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) | Occasional |
| Black-throated Gray Warbler (Setophaga nigrescens) | Common |
| Black-throated Sparrow (Amphispiza bilineata) | Abundant |
| Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea) | Uncommon |
| Blue Grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) | Rare |
| Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) | Uncommon |
| Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) | Rare |
| Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) | Occasional |
| Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) | Occasional |
| Brewer’s Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) | Uncommon |
| Brewer’s Sparrow (Spizella breweri) | Common |
| Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) | Common |
| Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) | Rare |
| Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) | Occasional |
| Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) | Common |
| Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) | Uncommon |
| Bullock’s Oriole (Icterus bullockii) | Common |
| Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) | Rare |
| Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus) | Common |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) | Rare |
| Canyon Wren (Catherpes mexicanus) | Common |
| Cassin’s Finch (Haemorhous cassinii) | Rare |
| Cassin’s Kingbird (Tyrannus vociferans) | Rare |
| Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) | Occasional |
| Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) | Occasional |
| Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) | Occasional |
| Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) | Common |
| Chukar (Alectoris chukar) | Common |
| Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera) | Uncommon |
| Clark’s Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana) | Uncommon |
| Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) | Uncommon |
| Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) | Rare |
| Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) | Occasional |
| Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) | Uncommon |
| Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) | Common |
| Common Poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii) | Uncommon |
| Common Raven (Corvus corax) | Common |
| Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) | Uncommon |
| Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) | Uncommon |
| Cordilleran Flycatcher (Empidonax difficilis occidentalis) | Common |
| Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed) (Junco hyemalis caniceps) | Common |
| Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon) (Junco hyemalis oreganus) | Common |
| Dark-eyed Junco (Pink-sided) (Junco hyemalis mearnsi) | Common |
| Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored) (Junco hyemalis hyemalis) | Uncommon |
| Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) | Uncommon |
| Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri) | Unknown |
| Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) | Uncommon |
| Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) | Occasional |
| Eurasian Collared-dove (Streptopelia decaocto) | Unknown |
| European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) | Rare |
| Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) | Rare |
| Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) | Rare |
| Flammulated Owl (Psiloscops flammeolus) | Rare |
| Franklin’s Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) | Occasional |
| Gadwall (Mareca strepera) | Rare |
| Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) | Rare |
| Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) | Rare |
| Grace’s Warbler (Setophaga graciae) | Rare |
| Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) | Uncommon |
| Gray Flycatcher (Empidonax wrightii) | Uncommon |
| Gray Vireo (Vireo vicinior) | Uncommon |
| Gray-crowned Rosy Finch (Leucosticte tephrocotis) | Uncommon |
| Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) | Rare |
| Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) | Uncommon |
| Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) | Occasional |
| Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) | Occasional |
| Green Heron (Butorides virescens) | Occasional |
| Green-tailed Towhee (Pipilo chlorurus) | Uncommon |
| Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca) | Uncommon |
| Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus) | Common |
| Hammond’s Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) | Rare |
| Harris’ Sparrow (Zonotrichia querula) | Occasional |
| Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) | Uncommon |
| Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus) | Occasional |
| Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) | Occasional |
| Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) | Common |
| House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) | Common |
| House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) | Rare |
| House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) | Rare |
| Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) | Common |
| Juniper Titmouse (Baeolophus ridgwayi) | Common |
| Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) | Rare |
| Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Dryobates scalaris) | Occasional |
| Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) | Occasional |
| Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) | Abundant |
| Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena) | Common |
| Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria) | Uncommon |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) | Rare |
| Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) | Occasional |
| Lewis’ Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) | Rare |
| Lincoln’s Sparrow (Melospiza lincolnii) | Rare |
| Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) | Common |
| Long-billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) | Occasional |
| Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) | Rare |
| Lucy’s Warbler (Leiothlypis luciae) | Unknown |
| MacGillivray’s Warbler (Geothlypis tolmiei) | Uncommon |
| Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) | Uncommon |
| Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) | Occasional |
| Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) | Rare |
| Merlin (Falco columbarius) | Occasional |
| Mexican Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) | Rare |
| Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) | Uncommon |
| Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli) | Uncommon |
| Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) | Abundant |
| Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla) | Rare |
| Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) | Common |
| Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) | Rare |
| Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) | Uncommon |
| Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) | Common |
| Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) | Occasional |
| Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) | Rare |
| Northern Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium gnoma) | Rare |
| Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) | Common |
| Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) | Rare |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) | Rare |
| Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis) | Rare |
| Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) | Rare |
| Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) | Rare |
| Orange-crowned Warbler (Leiothlypis celata) | Rare |
| Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) | Occasional |
| Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) | Occasional |
| Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) | Unknown |
| Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) | Rare |
| Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) | Uncommon |
| Pine Grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) | Rare |
| Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) | Rare |
| Pinyon Jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus) | Common |
| Plumbeous Vireo (Vireo plumbeus) | Uncommon |
| Prairie Falcon (Falco mexicanus) | Uncommon |
| Purple Martin (Progne subis) | Occasional |
| Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) | Rare |
| Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) | Rare |
| Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) | Occasional |
| Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis) | Uncommon |
| Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) | Uncommon |
| Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) | Uncommon |
| Redhead (Aythya americana) | Rare |
| Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) | Rare |
| Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) | Rare |
| Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) | Rare |
| Rock Wren (Salpinctes obsoletus) | Abundant |
| Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) | Uncommon |
| Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus) | Occasional |
| Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) | Rare |
| Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) | Rare |
| Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) | Uncommon |
| Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) | Uncommon |
| Sagebrush Sparrow (Artemisiospiza nevadensis) | Uncommon |
| Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) | Rare |
| Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya) | Common |
| Scott’s Oriole (Icterus parisorum) | Rare |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) | Rare |
| Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) | Rare |
| Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) | Rare |
| Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) | Rare |
| Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) | Occasional |
| Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) | Uncommon |
| Sora (Porzana carolina) | Rare |
| Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) | Rare |
| Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) | Uncommon |
| Steller’s Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) | Uncommon |
| Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) | Occasional |
| Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) | Rare |
| Swainson’s Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) | Uncommon |
| Tennessee Warbler (Leiothlypis peregrina) | Occasional |
| Townsend’s Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) | Uncommon |
| Townsend’s Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) | Rare |
| Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) | Uncommon |
| Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) | Uncommon |
| Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) | Occasional |
| Vaux’s Swift (Chaetura vauxi) | Occasional |
| Veery (Catharus fuscescens) | Occasional |
| Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) | Occasional |
| Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) | Rare |
| Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) | Common |
| Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) | Occasional |
| Virginia’s Warbler (Leiothlypis virginiae) | Common |
| Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) | Common |
| Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana) | Rare |
| Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) | Common |
| Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) | Uncommon |
| Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) | Occasional |
| Western Screech-owl (Megascops kennicottii) | Uncommon |
| Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) | Common |
| Western Wood-pewee (Contopus sordidulus) | Common |
| White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) | Uncommon |
| White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys) | Common |
| White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) | Rare |
| White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) | Rare |
| White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis) | Common |
| White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) | Occasional |
| Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) | Rare |
| Willet (Tringa semipalmata) | Occasional |
| Williamson’s Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) | Rare |
| Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) | Rare |
| Wilson’s Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) | Rare |
| Wilson’s Snipe (Gallinago delicata) | Rare |
| Wilson’s Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) | Common |
| Winter Wren (Troglodytes hiemalis) | Occasional |
| Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) | Occasional |
| Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay (Aphelocoma woodhouseii) | Common |
| Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) | Common |
| Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) | Occasional |
| Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) | Abundant |
| Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) | Uncommon |
| Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) | Abundant |
| Zone-tailed Hawk (Buteo albonotatus) | Occasional |
Capitol Reef National Park Reptiles
| Name | Abundance |
|---|---|
| Common Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) | Unknown |
| Common Sagebrush Lizard (Sceloporus graciosus) | Abundant |
| Desert Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister) | Common |
| Gophersnake (Pituophis catenifer) | Common |
| Great Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) | Common |
| Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) | Rare |
| Long-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) | Common |
| Midget Faded Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus concolor) | Common |
| Nightsnake (Hypsiglena torquata) | Unknown |
| Plateau Lizard (Sceloporus tristichus) | Abundant |
| Plateau Spotted Whiptail (Cnemidophorus innotatus) | Unknown |
| Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana) | Abundant |
| Smith’s Black-headed Snake (Tantilla hobartsmithi) | Unknown |
| Striped Whipsnake (Masticophis taeniatus) | Common |
| Terrestrial Gartersnake (Thamnophis elegans) | Common |
| Tree Lizard (Urosaurus ornatus) | Common |
| Western Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris) | Common |
Capitol Reef National Park Amphibians
| Name | Abundance |
|---|---|
| Canyon Treefrog (Dryophytes arenicolor) | Common |
| Great Basin Spadefoot (Spea intermontana) | Common |
| Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens) | Unknown |
| Red-spotted Toad (Anaxyrus punctatus) | Abundant |
| Woodhouse’s Toad (Anaxyrus woodhousii) | Common |
Capitol Reef National Park Fish
| Name | Abundance |
|---|---|
| Black Bullhead (Ameiurus melas) | Unknown |
| Bluehead Sucker (Pantosteus discobolus) | Common |
| Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) | Uncommon |
| Flannelmouth Sucker (Catostomus latipinnis) | Common |
| Leatherside Chub (Lepidomeda copei) | Abundant |
| Mottled Sculpin (Cottus bairdii) | Common |
| Redshide Shiner (Richardsonius balteatus) | Abundant |
| Speckled Dace (Rhinichthys osculus) | Abundant |
| Utah Chub (Gila atraria) | Common |
| White Sucker (Catostomus commersonii) | Rare |
Note: The wildlife species included in the lists above have been confirmed with the National Park Service to be present in Capitol Reef National Park. Other species may exist in the park that are currently under review or not yet known.
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