Lucerne

Ecosystem Overview

The Lucerne ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hot Springs County nearby has 90% more documented species, Lucerne offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #58 for species diversity among 77 Hot Springs County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 77 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Hot Springs County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Very Common0.23 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common0.19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common0.17 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping Pepperweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.08 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common0.06 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hot Springs County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Hot Springs County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-56% vs. current

East Thermopolis

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-56% vs. current

Kirby

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Hot Springs State Park

Importance: 0.60

24 species

-71% vs. current

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-56% vs. current

Red Lane

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-59% vs. current

East Thermopolis

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-56% 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 Hot Springs County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hot Springs County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Hot Springs County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-56% vs. current

East Thermopolis

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-56% vs. current

Kirby

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Hot Springs State Park

Importance: 0.60

24 species

-71% vs. current

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-56% vs. current

Red Lane

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-59% vs. current

East Thermopolis

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-56% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Very Common0.23 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common0.19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common0.17 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping Pepperweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.08 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common0.06 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Common0.06 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 77 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Hot Springs County

-90% species diversity