Moab

Ecosystem Overview

The Moab ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grand County nearby has 44% more documented species, Moab offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Grand County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand County

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common7 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus welshii

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common3 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Very Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea parvifolia

Common2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common2 obs.

Hoffmannseggia repens

creeping rush-pea

Common2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Grand County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-44% vs. current

Castle Valley

Importance: 0.23

29 species

+93% 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.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Grand County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-44% vs. current

Castle Valley

Importance: 0.23

29 species

+93% 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 Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand County

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common7 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus welshii

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common3 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Very Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea parvifolia

Common2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common2 obs.

Hoffmannseggia repens

creeping rush-pea

Common2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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