Spanish Fork

Ecosystem Overview

The Spanish Fork ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Utah County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Provo nearby has 73% more documented species, Spanish Fork offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 21 Utah County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 21 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrhocoris apterus

firebug

Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Tropisternus lateralis

Lateral-banded water scavenger beetle

Common1 obs.

Brothylus gemmulatus

Common1 obs.

Ceroxys latiusculus

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Pholcophora americana

Occasional1 obs.

Cheiracanthium mildei

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

jumping spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare1 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Rare1 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-73% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

-47% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

-25% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

-51% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+69% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-62% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% 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

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-73% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

-47% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

-25% vs. current

Springville

Importance: 0.39

55 species

-51% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+69% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-62% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 21 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrhocoris apterus

firebug

Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Tropisternus lateralis

Lateral-banded water scavenger beetle

Common1 obs.

Brothylus gemmulatus

Common1 obs.

Ceroxys latiusculus

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Pholcophora americana

Occasional1 obs.

Cheiracanthium mildei

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

jumping spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare1 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Rare1 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Rare1 obs.

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