Washington
Ecosystem Overview
The Washington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #2 for species diversity among 14 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Uta stansburiana
Side-blotched Lizard
Echinocereus relictus
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
Penstemon palmeri
Palmer penstemon
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
ground cholla
Geococcyx californianus
Greater Roadrunner
Larrea tridentata
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Sceloporus uniformis
Yellow-Backed Spiny Lizard
Datura wrightii
sacred thorn-apple
Heliotropium curassavicum
Seaside Lavender
Eriogonum inflatum
bottle-stopper
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Coleogyne ramosissima
blackbrush
Chilopsis linearis
desert-willow
Callipepla gambelii
Gambel's Quail
Oenothera suffrutescens
scarlet beeblossom
Urosaurus ornatus
Tree Lizard
Asphondylia auripila
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Washington. 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 Washingtonwithin Washington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.