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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Redroot Wild Buckwheat

Behr'S Hairstreak
Painted Lady

Weidemeyer'S Admiral


Pinyon Pine

Small-Flower Fishhook Cactus

Sulphurflower

Green-Leaf Manzanita
Two-Tailed Swallowtail

Utah Juniper

Taxiles Skipper

Small Wood-Nymph

Utah Serviceberry

Stansbury'S Cliffrose
Silvery Blue

Wyoming Paintbrush

Boisduval'S Blue

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Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Juan County County, Utah
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 San Juan County County.
The Dark Canyon Wilderness ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in San Juan County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Juan County nearby has 1% more documented species, Dark Canyon Wilderness offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.