Carbon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carbon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rawlins, Carbon County hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Rawlins

+426% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Very Common20 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common14 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common11 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common8 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common7 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common7 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Common7 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common6 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common6 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Common5 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Common5 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

yellow rabbitbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Trifolium hybridum

alsike clover

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional5 obs.

Trifolium gymnocarpon

holly-leaf clover

Occasional5 obs.

Allium textile

textile onion

Occasional4 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Rare4 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Rare4 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Rawlins

Importance: 0.42

19 species

+426% vs. current

Saratoga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Baggs

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Saratoga

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hanna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Rawlins

Importance: 0.42

19 species

+426% vs. current

Saratoga Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Baggs

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Saratoga

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hanna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Rawlins

+426% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Very Common20 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common14 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common11 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common8 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common7 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common7 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Common7 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common6 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common6 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Common5 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Common5 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

yellow rabbitbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Trifolium hybridum

alsike clover

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional5 obs.

Trifolium gymnocarpon

holly-leaf clover

Occasional5 obs.

Allium textile

textile onion

Occasional4 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Rare4 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Rare4 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare4 obs.

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