Tooele County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tooele County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Tooele 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 Tooele, Tooele County hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Tooele 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. Tooele

+426% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common542 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer's Sparrow

Very Common259 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common184 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common124 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common105 obs.

Empidonax wrightii

American Grey Flycatcher

Common98 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common78 obs.

Artemisiospiza nevadensis

Sagebrush Sparrow

Common71 obs.

Oreoscoptes montanus

Sage Thrasher

Common61 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common48 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common46 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional41 obs.

Setophaga nigrescens

Black-Throated Gray Warbler

Occasional37 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional35 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional32 obs.

Baeolophus ridgwayi

Juniper Titmouse

Occasional30 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional28 obs.

Amphispiza bilineata

Black-throated Sparrow

Rare26 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Rare25 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tooele County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Tooele

Importance: 0.41

19 species

+426% vs. current

Wendover

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Stockton

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rush Valley

Importance: 0.24

6 species

+1567% vs. current

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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 Tooele County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tooele County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Tooele

Importance: 0.41

19 species

+426% vs. current

Wendover

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Stockton

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rush Valley

Importance: 0.24

6 species

+1567% 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. Tooele

+426% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common542 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer's Sparrow

Very Common259 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common184 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common124 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common105 obs.

Empidonax wrightii

American Grey Flycatcher

Common98 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common78 obs.

Artemisiospiza nevadensis

Sagebrush Sparrow

Common71 obs.

Oreoscoptes montanus

Sage Thrasher

Common61 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common48 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common46 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional41 obs.

Setophaga nigrescens

Black-Throated Gray Warbler

Occasional37 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional35 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional32 obs.

Baeolophus ridgwayi

Juniper Titmouse

Occasional30 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional28 obs.

Amphispiza bilineata

Black-throated Sparrow

Rare26 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Rare25 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare25 obs.

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