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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Juniperus scopulorum
red-cedar
Melilotus albus
white melilot
Populus angustifolia
narrow-leaf cottonwood
Salsola tragus
Prickly Russian thistle
Mirabilis linearis
narrow-leaved four-o'clock
Verbesina encelioides
Golden crownbeard
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Cicuta maculata
common water-hemlock
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Carduus nutans
nodding thistle
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Panguitchwithin Garfield County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.