Alta

Ecosystem Overview

The Alta ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Teton 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 #1 for species diversity among 30 Teton County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 30 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Teton County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common9 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Very Common8 obs.

Pedicularis bracteosa

western lousewort

Very Common7 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common7 obs.

Anemone multifida

Cut-Leaved Anemone

Very Common6 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Common6 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common6 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common6 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Common5 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Common5 obs.

Gentiana calycosa

mountain bog gentian

Common5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional4 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Occasional4 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional4 obs.

Erythranthe lewisii

Lewis' monkeyflower

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional4 obs.

Sedum debile

weak-stem stonecrop

Rare4 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Rare3 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Teton County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Teton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Jenny Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

String Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Harlequin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Isa Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Opal Pool

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Teton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Teton County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Teton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Jenny Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

String Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Harlequin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Isa Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Opal Pool

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 30 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Teton County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common9 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Very Common8 obs.

Pedicularis bracteosa

western lousewort

Very Common7 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common7 obs.

Anemone multifida

Cut-Leaved Anemone

Very Common6 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Common6 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common6 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common6 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Common5 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Common5 obs.

Gentiana calycosa

mountain bog gentian

Common5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional4 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Occasional4 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional4 obs.

Erythranthe lewisii

Lewis' monkeyflower

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional4 obs.

Sedum debile

weak-stem stonecrop

Rare4 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Rare3 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Rare3 obs.

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