Rawlins

Ecosystem Overview

The Rawlins ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carbon County nearby has 81% more documented species, Rawlins offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common3 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common3 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

two-groove milk-vetch

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common1 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Occasional1 obs.

Grindelia hirsutula

hairy gumweed

Occasional1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Occasional1 obs.

Salicornia rubra

red saltwort

Occasional1 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Rare1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Saratoga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+850% vs. current

Baggs

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+111% vs. current

Saratoga

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+850% vs. current

Hanna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1800% vs. current

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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

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Saratoga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+850% vs. current

Baggs

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+111% vs. current

Saratoga

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+850% vs. current

Hanna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1800% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common3 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Very Common3 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

two-groove milk-vetch

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common1 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Occasional1 obs.

Grindelia hirsutula

hairy gumweed

Occasional1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Occasional1 obs.

Salicornia rubra

red saltwort

Occasional1 obs.

Collops bipunctatus

Rare1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Rare1 obs.

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