Wellington

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellington ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Carbon County, Wellington hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common1.36 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Very Common1.14 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Common1 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional1 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Short-Horned Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

Praying Mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.96 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Occasional0.94 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Rare0.85 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

White-Tailed Prairie Dog

Rare0.85 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Rare0.76 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+4% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+1% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

+13% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+271% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+457% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+550% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Carbon County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+359% 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

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+4% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+1% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

+13% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+271% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+457% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+550% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Carbon County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+359% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common1.36 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Very Common1.14 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Common1 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional1 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Short-Horned Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

Praying Mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.96 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Occasional0.94 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Rare0.85 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

White-Tailed Prairie Dog

Rare0.85 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Rare0.76 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

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

+4% species diversity