Ivins

Ecosystem Overview

The Ivins ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 54% more documented species, Ivins offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Very Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Very Common3 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common2 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common2 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Ammospermophilus leucurus

White-tailed Antelope Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Polistes apachus

Occasional1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional1 obs.

Sonora semiannulata

Ground Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta wheeleri

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-54% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-54% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+667% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

-53% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-54% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+318% vs. current

Virgin

Importance: 0.28

35 species

+31% 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

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-54% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-54% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+667% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

-53% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-54% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+318% vs. current

Virgin

Importance: 0.28

35 species

+31% 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-54% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Very Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Very Common3 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common2 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common2 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Ammospermophilus leucurus

White-tailed Antelope Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Polistes apachus

Occasional1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional1 obs.

Sonora semiannulata

Ground Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta wheeleri

Rare1 obs.

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