Springdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Springdale ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 2% more documented species, Springdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common11 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common8 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common5 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common5 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Common5 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Common Rock Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Penstemon palmeri

Palmer penstemon

Occasional3 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional3 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Occasional3 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional3 obs.

Furcula nivea

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia fremontii

Occasional2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Rare2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

Egira rubrica

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-2% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9700% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-2% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1533% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

+113% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-2% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+791% vs. current

Virgin

Importance: 0.28

35 species

+180% 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

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-2% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9700% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-2% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1533% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

+113% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-2% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+791% vs. current

Virgin

Importance: 0.28

35 species

+180% 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 Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common11 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Very Common8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common8 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common5 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common5 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Common5 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Common Rock Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Penstemon palmeri

Palmer penstemon

Occasional3 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional3 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Occasional3 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional3 obs.

Furcula nivea

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia fremontii

Occasional2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Rare2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

Egira rubrica

Rare2 obs.

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