Murray
Ecosystem Overview
The Murray ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in salt lake county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sandy nearby has 7% more documented species, Murray offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 26 salt lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Linum lewisii
wild blue flax
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Callipepla californica
California Quail
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Pieris rapae
small white
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Glycyrrhiza lepidota
licorice
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Salt Lake County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Murraywithin Salt Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.