Panguitch

Ecosystem Overview

The Panguitch ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 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 87% more documented species, Panguitch offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Garfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Garfield County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Very Common1 obs.

Populus angustifolia

narrow-leaf cottonwood

Very Common1 obs.

Salsola tragus

Prickly Russian thistle

Common1 obs.

Mirabilis linearis

narrow-leaved four-o'clock

Common1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

common water-hemlock

Common1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Garfield County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-87% vs. current

Panguitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Escalante

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+160% vs. current

Tropic

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+44% vs. current

Cannonville

Importance: 0.26

14 species

-7% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.26

14 species

-7% vs. current

Hatch

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+550% vs. current

Bryce Canyon City

Importance: 0.23

23 species

-43% 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

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Garfield County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-87% vs. current

Panguitch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Escalante

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+160% vs. current

Tropic

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+44% vs. current

Cannonville

Importance: 0.26

14 species

-7% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.26

14 species

-7% vs. current

Hatch

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+550% vs. current

Bryce Canyon City

Importance: 0.23

23 species

-43% 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

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Garfield County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Very Common1 obs.

Populus angustifolia

narrow-leaf cottonwood

Very Common1 obs.

Salsola tragus

Prickly Russian thistle

Common1 obs.

Mirabilis linearis

narrow-leaved four-o'clock

Common1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

common water-hemlock

Common1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

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