Garfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Garfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Garfield County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Panguitch, Garfield County hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Garfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Panguitch

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Very Common42 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common40 obs.

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Very Common38 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common30 obs.

Eriogonum aretioides

Very Common26 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common25 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common24 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Common21 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common20 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common20 obs.

Lithospermum multiflorum

Common19 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional18 obs.

Sclerocactus parviflorus

Small-flower Fishhook Cactus

Occasional16 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional16 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Occasional15 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Occasional15 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional14 obs.

Pedicularis centranthera

pinyon-juniper lousewort

Rare13 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Rare13 obs.

Linum kingii

King's yellow flax

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Panguitch

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Panguitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Escalante

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Tropic

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Cannonville

Importance: 0.26

14 species

+614% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.26

14 species

+614% vs. current

Hatch

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bryce Canyon City

Importance: 0.23

23 species

+335% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Garfield County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Panguitch

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Panguitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Escalante

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Tropic

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Cannonville

Importance: 0.26

14 species

+614% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.26

14 species

+614% vs. current

Hatch

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bryce Canyon City

Importance: 0.23

23 species

+335% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Panguitch

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Very Common42 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common40 obs.

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Very Common38 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common30 obs.

Eriogonum aretioides

Very Common26 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common25 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common24 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Common21 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common20 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common20 obs.

Lithospermum multiflorum

Common19 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Occasional18 obs.

Sclerocactus parviflorus

Small-flower Fishhook Cactus

Occasional16 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional16 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Occasional15 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Occasional15 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional14 obs.

Pedicularis centranthera

pinyon-juniper lousewort

Rare13 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Rare13 obs.

Linum kingii

King's yellow flax

Rare13 obs.

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