Midvale
Ecosystem Overview
The Midvale ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in salt lake county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sandy nearby has 37% more documented species, Midvale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 26 salt lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.
Pyrrhocoris apterus
firebug
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Latrodectus hesperus
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Eptesicus fuscus
Sérotine Brune
Platycryptus californicus
jumping spiders
Dysdera crocata
Dysderid Spider
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Chilocorus stigma
Twicestabbed Lady Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Salt Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Midvale. 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 Midvalewithin Salt Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.