Wasatch County
Ecosystem Overview
The Wasatch County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in wasatch county, utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lackawaxen Lake, Wasatch County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 wasatch county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Artemisia tridentata
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Geranium viscosissimum
sticky geranium
Aquilegia coerulea
Rocky Mountain columbine
Ipomopsis aggregata
scarlet gilia
Geranium richardsonii
Richardson's geranium
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Veratrum californicum
California false hellebore
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Selasphorus platycercus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wasatch County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wasatch County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wasatch Countywithin Wasatch County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.