Moab
Ecosystem Overview
The Moab ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in grand county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grand County nearby has 44% more documented species, Moab offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 grand county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Corvus corax
common raven
Quercus welshii
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Mantis religiosa
European mantis
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Sphaeralcea parvifolia
Tribulus terrestris
Puncturevine
Hoffmannseggia repens
creeping rush-pea
Tenodera sinensis
Chinese Mantis
Pontia protodice
Checkered White
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Nymphalis antiopa
camberwell beauty
Vespula pensylvanica
Latrodectus hesperus
Jadera haematoloma
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Papilio multicaudata
Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Cicindela punctulata
Punctured Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grand County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Moabwithin Grand County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.