Carbon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carbon County ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Price, Carbon County hosts 4350% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Price

+4350% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

oval-leaved buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Oreoscoptes montanus

Sage Thrasher

Very Common2 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Very Common2 obs.

Sclerocactus parviflorus

Small-flower Fishhook Cactus

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common2 obs.

Xanthisma grindelioides

gumweed-aster

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional2 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum shockleyi

Shockley's wild buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Rare1 obs.

Cercyonis oetus

Small Wood-Nymph

Rare1 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1383%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Price

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4350% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+8800% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+536% 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

+1383%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Price

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4350% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+8800% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+536% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Price

+4350% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

oval-leaved buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Oreoscoptes montanus

Sage Thrasher

Very Common2 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Very Common2 obs.

Sclerocactus parviflorus

Small-flower Fishhook Cactus

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common2 obs.

Xanthisma grindelioides

gumweed-aster

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus longaeva

intermountain bristlecone pine

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional2 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum shockleyi

Shockley's wild buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Rare1 obs.

Cercyonis oetus

Small Wood-Nymph

Rare1 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Rare1 obs.

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