Rawlins

Ecosystem Overview

The Rawlins ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carbon County nearby has 20% more documented species, Rawlins offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #50 for species diversity among 100 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Very Common3.13 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Two-Groove Milkvetch

Very Common2.05 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common1 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Saltlover

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common1 obs.

Grindelia hirsutula

Grindelia

Common1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Occasional1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional1 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Occasional1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Rare1 obs.

Salicornia rubra

Red Saltwort

Rare1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-20% vs. current

Encampment River Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-26% vs. current

Ferris Mountains Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-16% vs. current

Bennett Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+11% vs. current

Huston Park Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+13% vs. current

Seminoe State Park

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+23% vs. current

Encampment River Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+228% vs. current

Baggs

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+490% 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 59 total documented species.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Very Common3.13 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Two-Groove Milkvetch

Very Common2.05 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common1 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Saltlover

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common1 obs.

Grindelia hirsutula

Grindelia

Common1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Occasional1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional1 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Occasional1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Rare1 obs.

Salicornia rubra

Red Saltwort

Rare1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-20% vs. current

Encampment River Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-26% vs. current

Ferris Mountains Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-16% vs. current

Bennett Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+11% vs. current

Huston Park Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+13% vs. current

Seminoe State Park

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+23% vs. current

Encampment River Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+228% vs. current

Baggs

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+490% 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

-20% species diversity