Castle Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Castle Valley ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moab nearby has 48% more documented species, Castle Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Grand County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Moab

-48% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common2 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Very Common2 obs.

No image

Cimbocera conspersa

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Pogonomyrmex salinus

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Andrena cerasifolii

Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Callopistromyia annulipes

Common1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 29 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Castle Valley. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Castle Valley. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Grand County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Moab

Importance: 0.39

56 species

-48% vs. current

Grand County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-71% 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 Grand County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Grand County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Moab

Importance: 0.39

56 species

-48% vs. current

Grand County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-71% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Moab

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common2 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Very Common2 obs.

No image

Cimbocera conspersa

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Pogonomyrmex salinus

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Andrena cerasifolii

Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Callopistromyia annulipes

Common1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Rare1 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 29 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.