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Wellington

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellington 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. Compared to nearby Price, Wellington hosts 600% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 carbon county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

14
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
14
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
8
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 4 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Price
+600% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chlosyne acastus

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Very Common1 obs.
Dysdera crocata

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common1 obs.
Streptopelia decaocto

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common1 obs.
Bromus tectorum

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common1 obs.
Hordeum jubatum

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common1 obs.
Asclepias speciosa

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common1 obs.
Oenothera cespitosa

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Common1 obs.
Gnophaela vermiculata

Gnophaela vermiculata

Common1 obs.
Argiope trifasciata

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Common1 obs.
Phrynosoma hernandesi

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Greater Short-horned Lizard

Common1 obs.
Eriocoma hymenoides

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common1 obs.
Mantis religiosa

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional1 obs.
Melilotus officinalis

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.
Dasymutilla vestita

Dasymutilla vestita

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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