Wellington

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellington ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Price, Wellington hosts 600% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Price

+600% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common1 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Greater Short-horned Lizard

Common1 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Price

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+600% vs. current

Carbon County

Importance: 0.38

89 species

-84% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1300% 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

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Price

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+600% vs. current

Carbon County

Importance: 0.38

89 species

-84% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1300% 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Price

+600% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common1 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Common1 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Greater Short-horned Lizard

Common1 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional1 obs.

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