Boulder

Ecosystem Overview

The Boulder ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Garfield County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Garfield County nearby has 86% more documented species, Boulder offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Garfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Garfield County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Very Common1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Common1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common1 obs.

Oenothera pallida

pale evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Dalea searlsiae

Common1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Garfield County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Panguitch

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+8% vs. current

Panguitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Escalante

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+180% vs. current

Tropic

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+56% vs. current

Cannonville

Importance: 0.26

14 species

0% vs. current

Hatch

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+600% vs. current

Bryce Canyon City

Importance: 0.23

23 species

-39% 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 Garfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Garfield County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Panguitch

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+8% vs. current

Panguitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Escalante

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+180% vs. current

Tropic

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+56% vs. current

Cannonville

Importance: 0.26

14 species

0% vs. current

Hatch

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+600% vs. current

Bryce Canyon City

Importance: 0.23

23 species

-39% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Garfield County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Very Common1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Common1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common1 obs.

Oenothera pallida

pale evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Dalea searlsiae

Common1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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