Virgin
Ecosystem Overview
The Virgin ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in washington county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 65% more documented species, Virgin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 14 washington 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 35 total documented species.
Echinocereus bakeri
Latrodectus hesperus
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Heptagenia flavescens
Erpetogomphus compositus
White-belted Ringtail
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
Efferia albibarbis
Melanoplus yarrowii
Corydalus texanus
Arctosa littoralis
Shoreline Wolf Spider
Ammospermophilus leucurus
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Uta stansburiana
Side-blotched Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Corvus corax
common raven
Pooecetes gramineus
Vesper Sparrow
Eriogonum thompsoniae
Eriogonum deflexum
skeleton-weed
Verbena bracteata
Prostrate Verbena
Phacelia rafaelensis
Psorothamnus polydenius
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Virgin. 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 Virginwithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.