La Verkin

Ecosystem Overview

The La Verkin ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 43% more documented species, La Verkin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Echinocereus bakeri

Very Common7 obs.

Phacelia pulchella

Very Common3 obs.

Olios giganteus

Very Common3 obs.

Phacelia palmeri

Very Common3 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common2 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca shoshone

Common1 obs.

Insara elegans

Common1 obs.

Zannichellia palustris

Horned Pondweed

Common1 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional1 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Occasional1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Occasional1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Erpetogomphus compositus

White-belted Ringtail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-43% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-43% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+850% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

-42% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

+24% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-43% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+418% 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

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-43% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-43% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+850% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

-42% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

+24% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-43% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+418% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Echinocereus bakeri

Very Common7 obs.

Phacelia pulchella

Very Common3 obs.

Olios giganteus

Very Common3 obs.

Phacelia palmeri

Very Common3 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common2 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca shoshone

Common1 obs.

Insara elegans

Common1 obs.

Zannichellia palustris

Horned Pondweed

Common1 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional1 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Occasional1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Occasional1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Erpetogomphus compositus

White-belted Ringtail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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