Virgin

Ecosystem Overview

The Virgin ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 65% more documented species, Virgin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 14 Washington 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Echinocereus bakeri

Very Common6 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Heptagenia flavescens

Very Common1 obs.

Erpetogomphus compositus

White-belted Ringtail

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus yarrowii

Common1 obs.

Corydalus texanus

Common1 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Shoreline Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Ammospermophilus leucurus

White-tailed Antelope Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum thompsoniae

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum deflexum

skeleton-weed

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Rare1 obs.

Phacelia rafaelensis

Rare1 obs.

Psorothamnus polydenius

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-65% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-65% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+483% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

-64% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

-24% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-65% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+218% 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

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-65% vs. current

Middle Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Hurricane

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-65% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+483% vs. current

Springdale

Importance: 0.30

98 species

-64% vs. current

Ivins

Importance: 0.29

46 species

-24% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-65% vs. current

Toquerville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+218% 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 Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Echinocereus bakeri

Very Common6 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Heptagenia flavescens

Very Common1 obs.

Erpetogomphus compositus

White-belted Ringtail

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus yarrowii

Common1 obs.

Corydalus texanus

Common1 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Shoreline Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Ammospermophilus leucurus

White-tailed Antelope Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Callisaurus draconoides

Zebra-tailed Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum thompsoniae

Occasional1 obs.

Eriogonum deflexum

skeleton-weed

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Rare1 obs.

Phacelia rafaelensis

Rare1 obs.

Psorothamnus polydenius

Rare1 obs.

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