Sandy

Ecosystem Overview

The Sandy ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Salt Lake 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 West Valley City, Sandy hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 26 Salt Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 26 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. West Valley City

+32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common28 obs.

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common15 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common14 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common13 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common12 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common11 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Common11 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common11 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common11 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common11 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Common10 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional10 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Occasional10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional9 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional9 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional9 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare9 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare9 obs.

Tegenaria domestica

Barn funnel weaver

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Salt Lake County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

West Valley City

Importance: 0.41

76 species

+32% vs. current

Salt Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.40

93 species

+8% vs. current

Holladay

Importance: 0.39

38 species

+163% vs. current

South Jordan

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.39

26 species

+285% vs. current

West Jordan

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Midvale

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% 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 Salt Lake County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Salt Lake County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

West Valley City

Importance: 0.41

76 species

+32% vs. current

Salt Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.40

93 species

+8% vs. current

Holladay

Importance: 0.39

38 species

+163% vs. current

South Jordan

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.39

26 species

+285% vs. current

West Jordan

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Midvale

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 26 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. West Valley City

+32% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common28 obs.

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common15 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common14 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common13 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common12 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common11 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Common11 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common11 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common11 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common11 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Common10 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional10 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Occasional10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional9 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional9 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional9 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare9 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare9 obs.

Tegenaria domestica

Barn funnel weaver

Rare9 obs.

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