West Valley City

Ecosystem Overview

The West Valley City ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sandy nearby has 24% more documented species, West Valley City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 26 Salt Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 26 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandy

-24% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common13 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common11 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common9 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common7 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common5 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common4 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common4 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional4 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Occasional3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Salt Lake County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandy

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-24% vs. current

Salt Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-24% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.40

93 species

-18% vs. current

Holladay

Importance: 0.39

38 species

+100% vs. current

South Jordan

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-24% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.39

26 species

+192% vs. current

West Jordan

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-24% vs. current

Midvale

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+21% 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 Salt Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Salt Lake County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandy

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-24% vs. current

Salt Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-24% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.40

93 species

-18% vs. current

Holladay

Importance: 0.39

38 species

+100% vs. current

South Jordan

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-24% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.39

26 species

+192% vs. current

West Jordan

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-24% vs. current

Midvale

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+21% 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 26 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandy

-24% species diversity

Ring-billed Gull

Rare3 obs.

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