Toquerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Toquerville ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 89% more documented species, Toquerville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 14th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 14 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Lupinus concinnus

Very Common2 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

dense-spine prickly-pear

Very Common2 obs.

Opuntia aurea

Golden Prickly-pear

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Phacelia ivesiana

Common1 obs.

Prunus fasciculata

desert almond

Common1 obs.

Croton californicus

Common1 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common1 obs.

Medicago minima

bur medick

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-89% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+83% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

-89% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

-76% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-89% vs. current

Virgin

Importance: 0.28

35 species

-69% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-89% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+83% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

-89% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

-76% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-89% vs. current

Virgin

Importance: 0.28

35 species

-69% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 14 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Lupinus concinnus

Very Common2 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

dense-spine prickly-pear

Very Common2 obs.

Opuntia aurea

Golden Prickly-pear

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Phacelia ivesiana

Common1 obs.

Prunus fasciculata

desert almond

Common1 obs.

Croton californicus

Common1 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common1 obs.

Medicago minima

bur medick

Common1 obs.

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