Brigham City

Ecosystem Overview

The Brigham City ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Box Elder County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Box Elder County nearby has 38% more documented species, Brigham City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Box Elder County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Box Elder County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common10 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common2 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional2 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cressa truxillensis

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diadasia enavata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Box Elder County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Box Elder County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-38% vs. current

Tremonton

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+520% vs. current

Corinne

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+210% vs. current

Honeyville

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+933% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.28

25 species

+148% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+675% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+589% 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 Box Elder County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Box Elder County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Box Elder County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-38% vs. current

Tremonton

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+520% vs. current

Corinne

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+210% vs. current

Honeyville

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+933% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.28

25 species

+148% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+675% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+589% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Box Elder County

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common10 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common2 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional2 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cressa truxillensis

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diadasia enavata

Rare1 obs.

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