Tooele

Ecosystem Overview

The Tooele ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Tooele 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 Tooele County nearby has 81% more documented species, Tooele offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Tooele County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Tooele County

-81% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Common1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Occasional1 obs.

Funaria hygrometrica

common cord moss

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium draba

hoary cress

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus domestica

Wild Plum

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tooele County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Tooele County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-81% vs. current

Wendover

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+375% vs. current

Stockton

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Rush Valley

Importance: 0.24

6 species

+217% 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 Tooele County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tooele County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Tooele County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-81% vs. current

Wendover

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+375% vs. current

Stockton

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Rush Valley

Importance: 0.24

6 species

+217% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Tooele County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Common1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Occasional1 obs.

Funaria hygrometrica

common cord moss

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium draba

hoary cress

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus domestica

Wild Plum

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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