Davis County

Ecosystem Overview

The Davis County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Davis 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 Davis County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Bountiful

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Very Common77 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common50 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common40 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common39 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common36 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common35 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common34 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common32 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common28 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common28 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common28 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional27 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional27 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional25 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional24 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional24 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional24 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Rare24 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Rare23 obs.

Acer grandidentatum

Rare23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davis County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Bountiful

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.39

31 species

+223% vs. current

Kaysville

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+194% vs. current

Bountiful Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Hobbs Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holmes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

25 species

+300% 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 Davis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davis County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Bountiful

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.39

31 species

+223% vs. current

Kaysville

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+194% vs. current

Bountiful Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Hobbs Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holmes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

25 species

+300% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Bountiful

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Very Common77 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common50 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common40 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common39 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common36 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common35 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common34 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common32 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common28 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common28 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Common28 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional27 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional27 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional25 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional24 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional24 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional24 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Rare24 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Rare23 obs.

Acer grandidentatum

Rare23 obs.

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