Cottonwood Heights
Ecosystem Overview
The Cottonwood Heights ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in salt lake county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sandy nearby has 53% more documented species, Cottonwood Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 26 salt lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Eriogonum racemosum
redroot wild buckwheat
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Euphorbia myrsinites
broadleaf glaucous spurge
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Rhinichthys cataractae
Longnose Dace
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Mermiria bivittata
Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Eristalis tenax
Drone Fly
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Baeolophus ridgwayi
Juniper Titmouse
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Bryum argenteum
Silvergreen Bryum Moss
Otiorhynchus sulcatus
black vine weevil
Adalia bipunctata
2-spot ladybird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Salt Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cottonwood Heights. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cottonwood Heightswithin Salt Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.