South Jordan
Ecosystem Overview
The South Jordan ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 26 salt lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Fulica americana
American Coot
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
yellow-headed blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Aythya americana
Redhead
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement South Jordanwithin Salt Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.