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Layton

Ecosystem Overview

The Layton ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in davis county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bountiful nearby has 69% more documented species, Layton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 davis county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

31
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
31
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
16
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common9 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 14 locations
64th percentile for diversity
vs. Bountiful
-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common5 obs.
Pica hudsonia

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.
Elaeagnus angustifolia

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common2 obs.
Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.
Tyto furcata

Tyto furcata

American Barn Owl

Common2 obs.
Sitona hispidulus

Sitona hispidulus

Clover Weevil

Common1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.
Syrphus opinator

Syrphus opinator

Common1 obs.
Anasa tristis

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Common1 obs.
Boisea trivittata

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.
Odocoileus hemionus

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.
Streptopelia decaocto

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.
Quercus gambelii

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional1 obs.
Ribes aureum

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional1 obs.
Prunus virginiana

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional1 obs.
Onopordum acanthium

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Rare1 obs.
Erigeron canadensis

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare1 obs.
Verbascum thapsus

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

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