Pleasant Grove

Ecosystem Overview

The Pleasant Grove ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Utah 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 Provo nearby has 84% more documented species, Pleasant Grove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 21 Utah County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 21 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common2 obs.

Aciurina trixa

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Very Common1 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Common1 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Iris germanica

German iris

Common1 obs.

Laburnum anagyroides

Golden chain tree

Occasional1 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium campestre

Cream-anther field pepperwort

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-84% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

-69% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-84% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

-56% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

-71% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

-41% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-77% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% 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

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-84% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

-69% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-84% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

-56% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

-71% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

-41% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-77% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 21 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common2 obs.

Aciurina trixa

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Very Common1 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Common1 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Iris germanica

German iris

Common1 obs.

Laburnum anagyroides

Golden chain tree

Occasional1 obs.

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury's cliffrose

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium campestre

Cream-anther field pepperwort

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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