Lehi

Ecosystem Overview

The Lehi ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Utah, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Utah nearby has 2% more documented species, Lehi offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 234 Utah natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 234 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 234 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Utah

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common5 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Very Common5 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Common5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common4 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Utah

Importance: 0.71

100 species

-2% vs. current

Salt Lake City

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-2% vs. current

Great Salt Lake

Importance: 0.58

86 species

+14% vs. current

Scofield Reservoir

Importance: 0.57

1 species

+9700% vs. current

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-2% vs. current

Ogden

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-2% vs. current

Logan

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+92% 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 Utah.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Utah

Importance: 0.71

100 species

-2% vs. current

Salt Lake City

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-2% vs. current

Great Salt Lake

Importance: 0.58

86 species

+14% vs. current

Scofield Reservoir

Importance: 0.57

1 species

+9700% vs. current

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-2% vs. current

Ogden

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-2% vs. current

Logan

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+92% 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 234 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 234 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Utah

-2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common5 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Very Common5 obs.

Archilochus alexandri

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Common5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common4 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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