Rawlins
Ecosystem Overview
The Rawlins ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in carbon county, wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carbon County nearby has 81% more documented species, Rawlins offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 carbon county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Hordeum jubatum
foxtail barley
Sarcobatus vermiculatus
greasewood
Agropyron cristatum
Crested wheatgrass
Astragalus bisulcatus
two-groove milk-vetch
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Melilotus albus
white melilot
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Chorispora tenella
Beanpodded Mustard
Halogeton glomeratus
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Grindelia squarrosa
Grindelia
Grindelia hirsutula
hairy gumweed
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd's purse
Bassia scoparia
Belvedere
Salicornia rubra
red saltwort
Collops bipunctatus
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Carbon County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rawlinswithin Carbon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.