La Verkin
Ecosystem Overview
The La Verkin ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in washington 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 Washington County nearby has 43% more documented species, La Verkin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Echinocereus bakeri
Phacelia pulchella
Olios giganteus
Phacelia palmeri
Larrea tridentata
Oenothera suffrutescens
scarlet beeblossom
Latrodectus hesperus
Zelus renardii
Schistocerca shoshone
Insara elegans
Zannichellia palustris
Horned Pondweed
Aciurina bigeloviae
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Neoscona oaxacensis
Western spotted orbweaver
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Rumina decollata
decollate snail
Hermetia illucens
Uta stansburiana
Side-blotched Lizard
Erpetogomphus compositus
White-belted Ringtail
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near La Verkin. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement La Verkinwithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.