Price

Ecosystem Overview

The Price ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 68 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, Price hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common1.99 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common1.65 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Very Common1.19 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1.09 obs.

Arctia caja

Garden Tiger

Very Common1 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

Prince'S-Plume

Common1 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common1 obs.

Papaver orientale

Oriental Poppy

Common1 obs.

Strigosella africana

African Mustard

Common1 obs.

Paracotalpa granicollis

Common0.91 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional0.76 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Occasional0.7 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Occasional0.7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.7 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Occasional0.67 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional0.67 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Rare0.67 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Rare0.67 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Rare0.67 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+114%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+3% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

+12% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+267% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+450% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+542% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Carbon County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+353% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common1.99 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common1.65 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Very Common1.19 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1.09 obs.

Arctia caja

Garden Tiger

Very Common1 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

Prince'S-Plume

Common1 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common1 obs.

Papaver orientale

Oriental Poppy

Common1 obs.

Strigosella africana

African Mustard

Common1 obs.

Paracotalpa granicollis

Common0.91 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional0.76 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Occasional0.7 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Occasional0.7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.7 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Occasional0.67 obs.

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional0.67 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Rare0.67 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Rare0.67 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Rare0.67 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+114%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+3% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

+12% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+267% vs. current

Helper

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+450% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+542% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Carbon County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+353% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

+3% species diversity