Laramie County

Ecosystem Overview

The Laramie County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Laramie 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Laramie County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common15 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Very Common10 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Very Common10 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common9 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Very Common6 obs.

Helianthus pumilus

little sunflower

Common6 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Common6 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common5 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common5 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common5 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common5 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional5 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Occasional5 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Occasional4 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Rare4 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Rare4 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

needle-and-thread

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Laramie County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Francis E. Warren Air Force Base

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pine Bluffs

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ranchettes

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+669% vs. current

Fox Farm-college

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Laramie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Laramie County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Francis E. Warren Air Force Base

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pine Bluffs

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ranchettes

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+669% vs. current

Fox Farm-college

Importance: 0.22

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne

0% species diversity

needle-and-thread

Rare4 obs.

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