Castle Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Castle Valley ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in grand county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moab nearby has 48% more documented species, Castle Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 grand county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
Aspidoscelis tigris
Western Whiptail
Cimbocera conspersa
Polistes aurifer
Pogonomyrmex salinus
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Andrena cerasifolii
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Callopistromyia annulipes
Allograpta obliqua
Oblique Stripetail
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Mermiria bivittata
Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Selasphorus rufus
Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird
Juniperus osteosperma
Utah Juniper
Delphinium nuttallianum
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grand County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Castle Valley. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Castle Valleywithin Grand County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.