Bennett Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Bennett Mountain Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carbon County nearby has 28% more documented species, Bennett Mountain Wilderness Study Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #54 for species diversity among 100 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 100 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Lacinipolia strigicollis

Very Common1.23 obs.

Drasteria perplexa

Very Common1.23 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Very Common0.7 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Very Common0.7 obs.

Rhus trilobata

Very Common0.7 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

Common Stonecrop

Common0.7 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

Columbia Puccoon

Common0.7 obs.

Astragalus simplicifolius

Common0.7 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common0.65 obs.

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Apamea occidens

Common0.61 obs.

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Protogygia lagena

Common0.61 obs.

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Lycomorpha grotei

Occasional0.61 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Occasional0.61 obs.

No image

Gazoryctra pulcher

Occasional0.61 obs.

Evergestis simulatilis

Occasional0.61 obs.

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Abagrotis forbesi

Occasional0.61 obs.

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Lacinipolia pensilis

Occasional0.61 obs.

Digrammia nubiculata

Rare0.61 obs.

Catocala semirelicta

Semirelict Underwing Moth

Rare0.61 obs.

Hesperumia sulphuraria

Sulphur Moth

Rare0.61 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-28% vs. current

Encampment River Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Ferris Mountains Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-24% vs. current

Rawlins

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-10% vs. current

Huston Park Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+2% vs. current

Seminoe State Park

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+10% vs. current

Encampment River Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+194% vs. current

Baggs

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+430% 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 53 total documented species.

Lacinipolia strigicollis

Very Common1.23 obs.

Drasteria perplexa

Very Common1.23 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Very Common0.7 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Very Common0.7 obs.

Rhus trilobata

Very Common0.7 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

Common Stonecrop

Common0.7 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

Columbia Puccoon

Common0.7 obs.

Astragalus simplicifolius

Common0.7 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common0.65 obs.

No image

Apamea occidens

Common0.61 obs.

No image

Protogygia lagena

Common0.61 obs.

No image

Lycomorpha grotei

Occasional0.61 obs.

Prionoxystus robiniae

Carpenterworm

Occasional0.61 obs.

No image

Gazoryctra pulcher

Occasional0.61 obs.

Evergestis simulatilis

Occasional0.61 obs.

No image

Abagrotis forbesi

Occasional0.61 obs.

No image

Lacinipolia pensilis

Occasional0.61 obs.

Digrammia nubiculata

Rare0.61 obs.

Catocala semirelicta

Semirelict Underwing Moth

Rare0.61 obs.

Hesperumia sulphuraria

Sulphur Moth

Rare0.61 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-28% vs. current

Encampment River Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-34% vs. current

Ferris Mountains Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-24% vs. current

Rawlins

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-10% vs. current

Huston Park Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+2% vs. current

Seminoe State Park

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+10% vs. current

Encampment River Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+194% vs. current

Baggs

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+430% 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 100 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Carbon County

-28% species diversity