5 Types of Bison in Utah
5 types of bison have a verified observation record in Utah. The most frequently recorded are American Bison, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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5 types of bison have a verified observation record in Utah. The most frequently recorded are American Bison, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
4,475 verified observations on iNaturalist of bison have been recorded in Utah, most often in April, August, March.
| Species recorded in Utah | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Bison | 2,186 |
| Bighorn Sheep | 1,855 |
| Mountain Goat | 283 |
| Domestic Cattle | 88 |
| Domestic Sheep | 28 |
| Domestic Goat | 3 |
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
5 types of bison recorded in Utah
5 bison species have a verified observation record in Utah, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Bison | Bison bison | 2,194 |
| 2 | Bighorn Sheep | Ovis canadensis | 1,858 |
| 3 | Mountain Goat | Oreamnos americanus | 283 |
| 4 | Domestic Cattle | Bos taurus | 88 |
| 5 | Domestic Sheep | Ovis aries | 28 |
Plus 1 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The American Bison (Bison bison) is the most commonly recorded, with 2,194 verified observations — about 49% of all bison reported in Utah. If you spot a bison here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Utah also hosts less common bison such as Domestic Cattle and Domestic Sheep, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.