Orem

Ecosystem Overview

The Orem ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Utah County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Provo nearby has 49% more documented species, Orem offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 21 Utah County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 21 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Phallus hadriani

Sand Stinkhorn

Very Common5 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Mycenastrum corium

Common3 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Bassaniana utahensis

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare1 obs.

Schizocosa mccooki

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-49% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-49% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+42% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

-7% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+89% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+219% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-28% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1600% 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 County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-49% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-49% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+42% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

-7% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+89% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+219% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-28% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1600% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 21 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Phallus hadriani

Sand Stinkhorn

Very Common5 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Very Common3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Mycenastrum corium

Common3 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Bassaniana utahensis

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare1 obs.

Schizocosa mccooki

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Rare1 obs.

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