Tooele

Ecosystem Overview

The Tooele ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Tooele County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tooele County nearby has 4% more documented species, Tooele offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 100 Tooele County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Tooele County

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Very Common3.46 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Very Common3.21 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Ribes velutinum

Desert Gooseberry

Very Common2.46 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common2.34 obs.

Populus angustifolia

Willow Cottonwood

Common2.19 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common2 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common2 obs.

Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon

Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional2 obs.

Acer grandidentatum

Occasional2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1.93 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional1.87 obs.

Bombus appositus

White Shouldered Bumble Bee

Occasional1.86 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

Desert Paintbrush

Rare1.77 obs.

Bos taurus

Cow

Rare1.74 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Balkan Toadflax

Rare1.65 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tooele County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Tooele County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-4% vs. current

Tooele Army Depot, South Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Dugway Proving Ground (east)

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Vernon

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Cedar Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Carr Fork Wildlife Managment Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

North Stansbury Mountains Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Tekoi Test Range

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% 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

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tooele County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Tooele County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-4% vs. current

Tooele Army Depot, South Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Dugway Proving Ground (east)

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Vernon

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Cedar Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Carr Fork Wildlife Managment Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

North Stansbury Mountains Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Tekoi Test Range

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Very Common3.46 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Very Common3.21 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Ribes velutinum

Desert Gooseberry

Very Common2.46 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common2.34 obs.

Populus angustifolia

Willow Cottonwood

Common2.19 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common2 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common2 obs.

Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon

Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional2 obs.

Acer grandidentatum

Occasional2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1.93 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional1.87 obs.

Bombus appositus

White Shouldered Bumble Bee

Occasional1.86 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

Desert Paintbrush

Rare1.77 obs.

Bos taurus

Cow

Rare1.74 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Balkan Toadflax

Rare1.65 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Tooele County

-4% species diversity