South Jordan

Ecosystem Overview

The South Jordan ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Salt Lake 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 #5 for species diversity among 26 Salt Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 26 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandy

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common9 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common8 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common7 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common6 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common6 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common4 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common4 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional4 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional4 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Rare3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandy

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

West Valley City

Importance: 0.41

76 species

+32% vs. current

Salt Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.40

93 species

+8% vs. current

Holladay

Importance: 0.39

38 species

+163% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.39

26 species

+285% vs. current

West Jordan

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Midvale

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandy

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

West Valley City

Importance: 0.41

76 species

+32% vs. current

Salt Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.40

93 species

+8% vs. current

Holladay

Importance: 0.39

38 species

+163% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.39

26 species

+285% vs. current

West Jordan

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Midvale

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 26 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandy

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common9 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common8 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common7 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common6 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common6 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common4 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Common4 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional4 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional4 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Rare3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare3 obs.

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