Cedar City

Ecosystem Overview

The Cedar City ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Iron County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Iron County nearby has 76% more documented species, Cedar City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Iron County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Iron County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Xyloryctes thestalus

Very Common1 obs.

Parabacillus hesperus

Western Short-Horned Walkingstick

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Aphonopelma iodius

Very Common1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah serviceberry

Common1 obs.

Cymopterus jonesii

Occasional1 obs.

Salsola tragus

Prickly Russian thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia aurea

Golden Prickly-pear

Occasional1 obs.

Townsendia incana

Rare1 obs.

Amblycerus robiniae

Rare1 obs.

Anuroctonus phaiodactylus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Iron County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Iron County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

Parowan

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+243% vs. current

Brian Head

Importance: 0.24

7 species

+243% 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 Iron County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Iron County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Iron County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

Parowan

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+243% vs. current

Brian Head

Importance: 0.24

7 species

+243% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Iron County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Xyloryctes thestalus

Very Common1 obs.

Parabacillus hesperus

Western Short-Horned Walkingstick

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Aphonopelma iodius

Very Common1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah serviceberry

Common1 obs.

Cymopterus jonesii

Occasional1 obs.

Salsola tragus

Prickly Russian thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia aurea

Golden Prickly-pear

Occasional1 obs.

Townsendia incana

Rare1 obs.

Amblycerus robiniae

Rare1 obs.

Anuroctonus phaiodactylus

Rare1 obs.

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