Kane County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kane County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Kane 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Kane County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kanab

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Scabrethia scabra

rough mules's-ears

Very Common32 obs.

Phoradendron juniperinum

Very Common22 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Very Common19 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common17 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common17 obs.

Shepherdia rotundifolia

silverscale

Common16 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common14 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common14 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Common14 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common13 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common13 obs.

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Occasional13 obs.

Sophora stenophylla

Occasional13 obs.

Oenothera pallida

pale evening-primrose

Occasional12 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Occasional12 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional11 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Occasional10 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Rare10 obs.

Eriogonum alatum

winged eriogonum

Rare10 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kane County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Kanab

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Orderville

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Big Water

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.22

19 species

+426% 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 Kane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kane County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Kanab

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Orderville

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Big Water

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.22

19 species

+426% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kanab

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Scabrethia scabra

rough mules's-ears

Very Common32 obs.

Phoradendron juniperinum

Very Common22 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Very Common19 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common17 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common17 obs.

Shepherdia rotundifolia

silverscale

Common16 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common14 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common14 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Common14 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common13 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common13 obs.

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Occasional13 obs.

Sophora stenophylla

Occasional13 obs.

Oenothera pallida

pale evening-primrose

Occasional12 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Occasional12 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional11 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Occasional10 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Rare10 obs.

Eriogonum alatum

winged eriogonum

Rare10 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Rare10 obs.

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