Carbon County Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Carbon County Airport ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon 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 Carbon County nearby has 77% more documented species, Carbon County Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Carbon County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Very Common0.12 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Very Common0.12 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Short-Horned Lizard

Very Common0.12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.12 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Very Common0.12 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.12 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common0.12 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Common0.12 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common0.12 obs.

Mantis religiosa

Praying Mantis

Common0.12 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common0.11 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Occasional0.11 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Occasional0.11 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.11 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional0.1 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Occasional0.1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-77% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-78% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-78% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-75% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-19% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+21% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Carbon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-77% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-78% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-78% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-75% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-19% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+21% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Very Common0.12 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Very Common0.12 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Short-Horned Lizard

Very Common0.12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.12 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Very Common0.12 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.12 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common0.12 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Common0.12 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common0.12 obs.

Mantis religiosa

Praying Mantis

Common0.12 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common0.11 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Occasional0.11 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Occasional0.11 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.11 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional0.1 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Occasional0.1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Carbon County

-77% species diversity