Wayne County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wayne County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rube's Pond, Wayne County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Rube's Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Shepherdia rotundifolia

silverscale

Very Common39 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common22 obs.

Asclepias labriformis

labriformis milkweed

Very Common15 obs.

Townsendia incana

Very Common15 obs.

Abronia elliptica

Very Common14 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common14 obs.

Scabrethia scabra

rough mules's-ears

Common14 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Common12 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common12 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common12 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common11 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Occasional11 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Occasional11 obs.

Euphorbia nephradenia

Occasional10 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Occasional10 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional10 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional10 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Rare9 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Rare9 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanksville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bicknell

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanksville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bicknell

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Rube's Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Shepherdia rotundifolia

silverscale

Very Common39 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common22 obs.

Asclepias labriformis

labriformis milkweed

Very Common15 obs.

Townsendia incana

Very Common15 obs.

Abronia elliptica

Very Common14 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common14 obs.

Scabrethia scabra

rough mules's-ears

Common14 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Common12 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common12 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common12 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common11 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Occasional11 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Occasional11 obs.

Euphorbia nephradenia

Occasional10 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Occasional10 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional10 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional10 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Rare9 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Rare9 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare8 obs.

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