Hurricane
Ecosystem Overview
The Hurricane ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in washington county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
ground cholla
Larrea tridentata
Cochemiea tetrancistra
Datura wrightii
sacred thorn-apple
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Geococcyx californianus
Greater Roadrunner
Ammospermophilus leucurus
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Baileya pleniradiata
Penstemon palmeri
Palmer penstemon
Tribulus terrestris
Puncturevine
Calochortus flexuosus
Crotaphytus bicinctores
Great Basin Collared Lizard
Uta stansburiana
Side-blotched Lizard
Fulica americana
American Coot
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade
Heliotropium curassavicum
Seaside Lavender
Ephedra viridis
Jointfir
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Neoscona oaxacensis
Western spotted orbweaver
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hurricane. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hurricanewithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.