Washington County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Apple Valley, Washington County hosts 8% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Apple Valley

+8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common178.01 obs.

Echinocereus relictus

Very Common127 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Wiggins'S Cholla

Very Common110 obs.

Quercus turbinella

Turbinella Oak

Very Common81 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common81 obs.

Opuntia aurea

Golden Pricklypear

Common80 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Felsenziesel

Common72 obs.

Penstemon palmeri

Palmer Penstemon

Common72 obs.

Datura wrightii

Hairy Thorn-Apple

Common69 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common60 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Common57 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-Blotched Lizard

Occasional52 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Venushair

Occasional47 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

Rock-Spiraea

Occasional45 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional43 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional43 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Occasional42 obs.

Cochemiea tetrancistra

Rare40 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Rare40 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

Tulip Pricklypear

Rare38 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Apple Valley

+8% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common178.01 obs.

Echinocereus relictus

Very Common127 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Wiggins'S Cholla

Very Common110 obs.

Quercus turbinella

Turbinella Oak

Very Common81 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common81 obs.

Opuntia aurea

Golden Pricklypear

Common80 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Felsenziesel

Common72 obs.

Penstemon palmeri

Palmer Penstemon

Common72 obs.

Datura wrightii

Hairy Thorn-Apple

Common69 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common60 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Common57 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-Blotched Lizard

Occasional52 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Venushair

Occasional47 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

Rock-Spiraea

Occasional45 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional43 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional43 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Occasional42 obs.

Cochemiea tetrancistra

Rare40 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Rare40 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

Tulip Pricklypear

Rare38 obs.

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