Midway

Ecosystem Overview

The Midway ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Wasatch County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wasatch County nearby has 84% more documented species, Midway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Wasatch County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Wasatch County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Dracocephalum parviflorum

Small-Flowered Dragonhead

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah serviceberry

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wasatch County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Wasatch County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-84% vs. current

Lackawaxen Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+14% vs. current

Heber

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+220% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+700% vs. current

Jordanelle Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+78% vs. current

Strawberry Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+700% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wasatch County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Wasatch County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-84% vs. current

Lackawaxen Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+14% vs. current

Heber

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+220% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+700% vs. current

Jordanelle Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+78% vs. current

Strawberry Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+700% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Wasatch County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Dracocephalum parviflorum

Small-Flowered Dragonhead

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah serviceberry

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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