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Cedar Fort

Ecosystem Overview

The Cedar Fort ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in utah county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Provo nearby has 89% more documented species, Cedar Fort offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 21 utah county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#15
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#15 of 21 locations
29th percentile for diversity
vs. Provo
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Buteo swainsoni

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common7 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.
Falco sparverius

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common2 obs.
Antilocapra americana

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common1 obs.
Aquila chrysaetos

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Common1 obs.
Buteo regalis

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Common1 obs.
Corvus corax

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.
Ericameria nauseosa

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common1 obs.
Paruroctonus boreus

Paruroctonus boreus

Common1 obs.
Sturnella neglecta

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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