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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Neoscona oaxacensis
Western spotted orbweaver
Bison bison
American bison
Antilocapra americana
pronghorn
Sturnella neglecta
Western Meadowlark
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Verbascum virgatum
Wand mullein
Uta stansburiana
Side-blotched Lizard
Alectoris chukar
Chukar
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Artemisia tridentata
Athene cunicularia
Burrowing Owl
Chondestes grammacus
Lark Sparrow
Salpinctes obsoletus
Rock Wren
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Erethizon dorsatus
Porcupine
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Canis latrans
Prairie Wolf
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Davis County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Antelope Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Antelope Islandwithin Davis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.