Kearns
Ecosystem Overview
The Kearns ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in salt lake county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sandy nearby has 63% more documented species, Kearns offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 26 salt lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 42th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.
Latrodectus hesperus
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Vespula pensylvanica
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Xylocopa tabaniformis
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Eupeodes volucris
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Veronica hederifolia
Ivyleaf speedwell
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Vespula germanica
German Yellowjacket
Megachile perihirta
western leafcutter
Physocephala texana
Bibio albipennis
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Salt Lake County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kearnswithin Salt Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.