Utah Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Utah Lake ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Utah County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Provo nearby has 29% more documented species, Utah Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 21 Utah County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 21 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common5 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common4 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common4 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common4 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional3 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Occasional3 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-29% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+39% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-29% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+97% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+29% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+163% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+344% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2267% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Utah County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-29% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+39% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-29% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+97% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+29% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+163% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+344% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2267% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 21 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-29% species diversity

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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