Cedar City
Ecosystem Overview
The Cedar City ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in iron county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Iron County nearby has 76% more documented species, Cedar City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 iron county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Xyloryctes thestalus
Parabacillus hesperus
Western Short-Horned Walkingstick
Papilio multicaudata
Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail
Aphonopelma iodius
Steatoda triangulosa
Felis catus
Domestic Cat
Corvus corax
common raven
Juniperus osteosperma
Utah Juniper
Bromus tectorum
Cheatgrass
Amelanchier utahensis
Utah serviceberry
Cymopterus jonesii
Salsola tragus
Prickly Russian thistle
Malva neglecta
dwarf mallow
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Trifolium incarnatum
Carnation Clover
Opuntia aurea
Golden Prickly-pear
Townsendia incana
Amblycerus robiniae
Anuroctonus phaiodactylus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Iron County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cedar City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cedar Citywithin Iron County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.