Wasatch County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wasatch County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Wasatch 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 Lackawaxen Lake, Wasatch County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Wasatch County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Lackawaxen Lake

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common9 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common8 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common8 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common8 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common8 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Common7 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Common7 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common5 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common5 obs.

Geranium richardsonii

Richardson's geranium

Common5 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional5 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare4 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wasatch County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Lackawaxen Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Heber

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.29

16 species

+525% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Jordanelle Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Strawberry Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 Wasatch County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wasatch County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Lackawaxen Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Heber

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.29

16 species

+525% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Jordanelle Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Strawberry Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Lackawaxen Lake

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common9 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common8 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common8 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common8 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common8 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Common7 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Common7 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common5 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common5 obs.

Geranium richardsonii

Richardson's geranium

Common5 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional5 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare4 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Rare4 obs.

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