Lackawaxen Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Lackawaxen Lake ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in wasatch 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 Wasatch County nearby has 86% more documented species, Lackawaxen Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 wasatch county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Ambystoma mavortium
Barred Tiger Salamander
Valeriana edulis
taproot valerian
Geranium richardsonii
Richardson's geranium
Geranium viscosissimum
sticky geranium
Aquilegia coerulea
Rocky Mountain columbine
Delphinium glaucum
dunce-cap larkspur
Cirsium eatonii
mountaintop thistle
Rudbeckia occidentalis
western coneflower
Artemisia frigida
fringed-sage
Orthocarpus tolmiei
Tolmie's owl-clover
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Leptosiphon nuttallii
Nuttall's linanthus
Frasera speciosa
Castilleja rhexifolia
rosy paintbrush
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wasatch County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lackawaxen Lakewithin Wasatch County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.