Monticello

Ecosystem Overview

The Monticello ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in San Juan County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Juan County nearby has 63% more documented species, Monticello offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 San Juan County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. San Juan County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Common1 obs.

Arphia pseudo-nietana

Red-winged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis sthenele

Great Basin Wood-Nymph

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis meadi

Mead'S Wood-Nymph

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-tailed Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Rare1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+106%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in San Juan County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

San Juan County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-63% vs. current

Recapture Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+429% vs. current

Lloyds Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+429% vs. current

Monticello Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Medicine Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Blanding

Importance: 0.32

8 species

+363% 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 San Juan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+106%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in San Juan County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

San Juan County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-63% vs. current

Recapture Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+429% vs. current

Lloyds Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+429% vs. current

Monticello Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1750% vs. current

Medicine Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Blanding

Importance: 0.32

8 species

+363% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. San Juan County

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Common1 obs.

Arphia pseudo-nietana

Red-winged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis sthenele

Great Basin Wood-Nymph

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis meadi

Mead'S Wood-Nymph

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-tailed Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Rare1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Rare1 obs.

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