Carbon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carbon County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wellington nearby has 4% more documented species, Carbon County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Wellington

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Bombus insularis

Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Very Common4.33 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Very Common3.76 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Very Common3.66 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common3.32 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

Silver Plant

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common2.1 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Red Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-Blotched Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum shockleyi

Shockley'S Wild Buckwheat

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-4% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-3% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

+9% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+257% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+436% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+525% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Carbon County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+341% 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

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-4% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-3% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

+9% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+257% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+436% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+525% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Carbon County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+341% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Bombus insularis

Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Very Common4.33 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Very Common3.76 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Very Common3.66 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common3.32 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum ovalifolium

Silver Plant

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common2.1 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Red Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-Blotched Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum shockleyi

Shockley'S Wild Buckwheat

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Rare2 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Wellington

-4% species diversity