Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 Springs Pond, Washington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Springs Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common151 obs.

Echinocereus relictus

Very Common127 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common104 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common81 obs.

Opuntia aurea

Golden Prickly-pear

Very Common80 obs.

Penstemon palmeri

Palmer penstemon

Common72 obs.

Quercus turbinella

Sonoran scrub oak

Common72 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Common Rock Squirrel

Common72 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common63 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common59 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Common57 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional52 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Occasional47 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Occasional45 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional43 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Occasional42 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional41 obs.

Cochemiea tetrancistra

Rare40 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Rare40 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

dense-spine prickly-pear

Rare37 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

+2% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

+117% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+809% vs. current

Virgin

Importance: 0.28

35 species

+186% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

+2% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

+117% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+809% vs. current

Virgin

Importance: 0.28

35 species

+186% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Springs Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common151 obs.

Echinocereus relictus

Very Common127 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common104 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common81 obs.

Opuntia aurea

Golden Prickly-pear

Very Common80 obs.

Penstemon palmeri

Palmer penstemon

Common72 obs.

Quercus turbinella

Sonoran scrub oak

Common72 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Common Rock Squirrel

Common72 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common63 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common59 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Common57 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional52 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Occasional47 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Occasional45 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional43 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Occasional42 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional41 obs.

Cochemiea tetrancistra

Rare40 obs.

Echinocereus bakeri

Rare40 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

dense-spine prickly-pear

Rare37 obs.

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