Springville

Ecosystem Overview

The Springville ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Utah County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Provo nearby has 45% more documented species, Springville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 21 Utah County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 21 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common3 obs.

Passerina amoena

Lazuli Bunting

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common2 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common2 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common2 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common2 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus gemma

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes lewis

Lewis's Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Rare1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-45% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+8% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-45% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+53% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+104% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+244% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-23% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1733% 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

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Utah County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Provo

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-45% vs. current

Orem

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+8% vs. current

Utah County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-45% vs. current

American Fork

Importance: 0.39

36 species

+53% vs. current

Spanish Fork

Importance: 0.39

27 species

+104% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+244% vs. current

Utah Lake

Importance: 0.35

71 species

-23% vs. current

Loch Lomond Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1733% 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 Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 21 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Provo

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common3 obs.

Passerina amoena

Lazuli Bunting

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common2 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common2 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common2 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common2 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus gemma

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes lewis

Lewis's Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Rare1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare1 obs.

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