Washington

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common8 obs.

Echinocereus relictus

Very Common7 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common6 obs.

Penstemon palmeri

Palmer penstemon

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common5 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Common4 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Common4 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common4 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Common4 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Coleogyne ramosissima

blackbrush

Occasional3 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Occasional3 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Occasional3 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Rare3 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Rare3 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

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

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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

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

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

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common8 obs.

Echinocereus relictus

Very Common7 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common6 obs.

Penstemon palmeri

Palmer penstemon

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Very Common5 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Common4 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Common4 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common4 obs.

Sceloporus uniformis

Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard

Common4 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum inflatum

bottle-stopper

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Coleogyne ramosissima

blackbrush

Occasional3 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Occasional3 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Occasional3 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Rare3 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Rare3 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Rare2 obs.

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