Summit County

Ecosystem Overview

The Summit County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Summit 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. Compared to nearby Cuberant Lake, Summit County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Cuberant Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common23 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common21 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common17 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common14 obs.

Urocitellus armatus

Uinta Ground Squirrel

Common14 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Common13 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common12 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common11 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common11 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional10 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional10 obs.

Cryptogramma acrostichoides

Occasional10 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional9 obs.

Pedicularis racemosa

sickletop betony

Occasional8 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Rare7 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Rare7 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Summit County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Shallow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alexander Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Coalville

Importance: 0.31

22 species

+355% vs. current

Kamas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% 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 Summit County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Summit County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Shallow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alexander Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Coalville

Importance: 0.31

22 species

+355% vs. current

Kamas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Cuberant Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common26 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common23 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common21 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common17 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common14 obs.

Urocitellus armatus

Uinta Ground Squirrel

Common14 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Common13 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common12 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common11 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common11 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional10 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional10 obs.

Cryptogramma acrostichoides

Occasional10 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional9 obs.

Pedicularis racemosa

sickletop betony

Occasional8 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Rare7 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Rare7 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare6 obs.

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