Layton

Ecosystem Overview

The Layton ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Davis County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bountiful nearby has 69% more documented species, Layton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 Davis County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Bountiful

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common5 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Tyto furcata

American Barn Owl

Common2 obs.

Sitona hispidulus

Clover Weevil

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Syrphus opinator

Common1 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional1 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davis County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Bountiful

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Davis County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-69% vs. current

Kaysville

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+121% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

34 species

-9% vs. current

Bountiful Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+48% vs. current

Hobbs Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Holmes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

25 species

+24% 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 Davis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davis County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Bountiful

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Davis County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-69% vs. current

Kaysville

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+121% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

34 species

-9% vs. current

Bountiful Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+48% vs. current

Hobbs Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Holmes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

25 species

+24% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Bountiful

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common5 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Tyto furcata

American Barn Owl

Common2 obs.

Sitona hispidulus

Clover Weevil

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Syrphus opinator

Common1 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional1 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

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