Riverton City

Ecosystem Overview

The Riverton City ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sandy nearby has 34% more documented species, Riverton City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 26 Salt Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 26 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandy

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional2 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Rare2 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Blaniulus guttulatus

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandy

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-34% vs. current

West Valley City

Importance: 0.41

76 species

-13% vs. current

Salt Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-34% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.40

93 species

-29% vs. current

Holladay

Importance: 0.39

38 species

+74% vs. current

South Jordan

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-34% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.39

26 species

+154% vs. current

West Jordan

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-34% 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

-16%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandy

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-34% vs. current

West Valley City

Importance: 0.41

76 species

-13% vs. current

Salt Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-34% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.40

93 species

-29% vs. current

Holladay

Importance: 0.39

38 species

+74% vs. current

South Jordan

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-34% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.39

26 species

+154% vs. current

West Jordan

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-34% 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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 26 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandy

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional2 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Rare2 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Blaniulus guttulatus

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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