Baggs

Ecosystem Overview

The Baggs ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carbon County nearby has 86% more documented species, Baggs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Carbon County

-86% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common2 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Lonicera tatarica

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Common1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.56 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-86% vs. current

Encampment River Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Ferris Mountains Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-86% vs. current

Rawlins

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-83% vs. current

Bennett Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-81% vs. current

Huston Park Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-81% vs. current

Seminoe State Park

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-79% vs. current

Encampment River Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-44% 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 10 total documented species.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common2 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Lonicera tatarica

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Common1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.56 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-86% vs. current

Encampment River Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Ferris Mountains Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-86% vs. current

Rawlins

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-83% vs. current

Bennett Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-81% vs. current

Huston Park Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-81% vs. current

Seminoe State Park

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-79% vs. current

Encampment River Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-44% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Carbon County

-86% species diversity