West Valley City
Ecosystem Overview
The West Valley City ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in salt lake county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sandy nearby has 24% more documented species, West Valley City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 26 salt lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Larus californicus
California Gull
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Fulica americana
American Coot
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Bucephala islandica
Barrow's goldeneye
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Salt Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Valley City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Valley Citywithin Salt Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.