Provo

Ecosystem Overview

The Provo ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Utah County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Orem, Provo hosts 96% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 21 Utah County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Orem

+96% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common10 obs.

Euphorbia myrsinites

broadleaf glaucous spurge

Very Common7 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Very Common6 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common6 obs.

Astragalus utahensis

Common5 obs.

Balsamorhiza hookeri

Hooker's balsamroot

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common5 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common4 obs.

Hedysarum boreale

northern sweet-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional4 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Occasional4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Rare3 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+96% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+178% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+82% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+270% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+525% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

+41% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+96% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+178% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

+82% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+270% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+525% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

+41% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Orem

+96% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common14 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common10 obs.

Euphorbia myrsinites

broadleaf glaucous spurge

Very Common7 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Very Common6 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common6 obs.

Astragalus utahensis

Common5 obs.

Balsamorhiza hookeri

Hooker's balsamroot

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common5 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common4 obs.

Hedysarum boreale

northern sweet-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional4 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Occasional4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Rare3 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare3 obs.

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