Helper

Ecosystem Overview

The Helper ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon County, Utah, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carbon County nearby has 81% more documented species, Helper 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

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Carbon County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common1 obs.

Atriplex prostrata

Fat-Hen

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1 obs.

Sonchus oleraceus

Pualele

Common1 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Common0.56 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Occasional0.44 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Occasional0.21 obs.

Eurybia glauca

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-80% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-33% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+17% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Carbon County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-18% 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 14 total documented species.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

Douglas Rabbitbrush

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common1 obs.

Atriplex prostrata

Fat-Hen

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1 obs.

Sonchus oleraceus

Pualele

Common1 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Common0.56 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Occasional0.44 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Occasional0.21 obs.

Eurybia glauca

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Utah

Nearby Natural Areas

Carbon County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

East Carbon

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-80% vs. current

Jack Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-33% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+17% vs. current

Scofield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Carbon County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-18% 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

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Carbon County

-81% species diversity