Taylorsville
Ecosystem Overview
The Taylorsville ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in salt lake county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sandy nearby has 74% more documented species, Taylorsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 26 salt lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Pterygoneurum ovatum
Oval-leaved Pottia
Chorispora tenella
Beanpodded Mustard
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Dermestes undulatus
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
Platycryptus californicus
jumping spiders
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Actitis macularius
spotted sandpiper
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Populus alba
White poplar
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
Malva sylvestris
common mallow
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Pyrrhocoris apterus
firebug
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Archilochus alexandri
Black-chinned Hummingbird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Salt Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Taylorsville. 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 Taylorsvillewithin Salt Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.