Sandy
Ecosystem Overview
The Sandy ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in salt lake county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby West Valley City, Sandy hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 26 salt lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Purshia tridentata
bitterbrush
Opuntia fragilis
brittle opuntia
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Artemisia tridentata
Callipepla californica
California Quail
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Tegenaria domestica
Barn funnel weaver
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Regional Wildlife Network
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