Antelope Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Antelope Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Davis 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 Davis County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Bountiful

0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Very Common62 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common39 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common19 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common16 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common15 obs.

Verbascum virgatum

Wand mullein

Common15 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common15 obs.

Alectoris chukar

Chukar

Common14 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common11 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common9 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common8 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional8 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional8 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Salpinctes obsoletus

Rock Wren

Occasional7 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional7 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional7 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Rare6 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Rare6 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davis County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Bountiful

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.39

31 species

+223% vs. current

Davis County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Kaysville

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+194% vs. current

Bountiful Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Hobbs Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holmes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Davis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Davis County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Bountiful

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Layton

Importance: 0.39

31 species

+223% vs. current

Davis County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Kaysville

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

34 species

+194% vs. current

Bountiful Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Hobbs Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holmes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Bountiful

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Very Common62 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common39 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common19 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common16 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common15 obs.

Verbascum virgatum

Wand mullein

Common15 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common15 obs.

Alectoris chukar

Chukar

Common14 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common11 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common9 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common8 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional8 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional8 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Salpinctes obsoletus

Rock Wren

Occasional7 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional7 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional7 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Rare6 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Rare6 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare6 obs.

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