Ogden
Ecosystem Overview
The Ogden ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in weber 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 weber county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Opuntia polyacantha
Plains Pricklypear
Lunaria annua
honesty
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Epilobium canum
zauschneria
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Penstemon cyananthus
Wasatch penstemon
Hedysarum boreale
northern sweet-vetch
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Oreamnos americanus
Snow Goat
Catostomus ardens
Utah Sucker
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Weber County
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🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ogdenwithin Weber County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.