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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.
Musk Thistle
Antelope
Yarrow

Two Form Bumble Bee

Whipple'S Penstemon

Nevada Bumble Bee
Black Tail Bumble Bee
Greenland Lousewort

Common Stonecrop

Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee
Foxtail
Sweetclover

Draba Milk-Vetch


Yellow Head Bumble Bee

Cushion Pink

Douglas Rabbitbrush


Bitterbrush

Plains Pricklypear
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The Carbon County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Encampment, Carbon County hosts 7300% more species diversity. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming
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.