Albany County

Ecosystem Overview

The Albany County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Albany 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 Laramie, Albany County hosts 45% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Albany County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Laramie

+45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common26 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Very Common11 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common9 obs.

Silene acaulis

Moss Campion

Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common8 obs.

Rhodiola rhodantha

red orpine

Common7 obs.

Polemonium viscosum

skunk polemonium

Common7 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common7 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional7 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Occasional7 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional7 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Occasional6 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Rare6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare6 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Albany County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Laramie

Importance: 0.48

69 species

+45% vs. current

Leazenby Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Twin Buttes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Labonte Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Meeboer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Osterman Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Phillips Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Hattie Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

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 Albany County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Albany County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Laramie

Importance: 0.48

69 species

+45% vs. current

Leazenby Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Twin Buttes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Labonte Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Meeboer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Osterman Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Phillips Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Hattie Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Laramie

+45% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common26 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Very Common11 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common9 obs.

Silene acaulis

Moss Campion

Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common8 obs.

Rhodiola rhodantha

red orpine

Common7 obs.

Polemonium viscosum

skunk polemonium

Common7 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common7 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional7 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Occasional7 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional7 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Occasional6 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Rare6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare6 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare6 obs.

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