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Midway

Ecosystem Overview

The Midway ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in wasatch county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wasatch County nearby has 84% more documented species, Midway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 wasatch county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

16
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
16
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
7
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 7 locations
71th percentile for diversity
vs. Wasatch County
-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Marmota flaviventris

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common2 obs.
Antheraea polyphemus

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Odocoileus hemionus

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.
Colaptes auratus

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.
Quercus gambelii

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common1 obs.
Lamium amplexicaule

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.
Dracocephalum parviflorum

Dracocephalum parviflorum

Small-Flowered Dragonhead

Common1 obs.
Ribes aureum

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common1 obs.
Prunus virginiana

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.
Amelanchier utahensis

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah serviceberry

Common1 obs.
Thlaspi arvense

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common1 obs.
Verbascum thapsus

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.
Pica hudsonia

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional1 obs.
Artemisia tridentata

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional1 obs.
Erodium cicutarium

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wasatch County

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Midwaywithin Wasatch County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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