Hoback

Ecosystem Overview

The Hoback ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wyoming nearby has 28% more documented species, Hoback offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 140 Wyoming natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 140 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 140 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Wyoming

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Very Common5 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Viola adunca

Hook Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Very Common2 obs.

Moehringia lateriflora

Blunt-Leaf Grove-Sandwort

Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

desert paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Cirsium scariosum

elk thistle

Common2 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Occasional2 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Collinsia parviflora

Littleflower Collinsia

Occasional2 obs.

Crepis acuminata

long-leaved hawksbeard

Occasional2 obs.

Wyethia amplexicaulis

smooth dwarf sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Viola praemorsa

Rare2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus occidentalis

Western Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Wyoming

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-28% vs. current

Cheyenne

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-28% vs. current

Laramie

Importance: 0.48

69 species

+4% vs. current

Casper

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+200% vs. current

Cody

Importance: 0.44

26 species

+177% vs. current

Francis E. Warren Air Force Base

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+7100% vs. current

Teton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-28% vs. current

Rock Springs

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+177% 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 Wyoming.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Wyoming

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-28% vs. current

Cheyenne

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-28% vs. current

Laramie

Importance: 0.48

69 species

+4% vs. current

Casper

Importance: 0.46

24 species

+200% vs. current

Cody

Importance: 0.44

26 species

+177% vs. current

Francis E. Warren Air Force Base

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+7100% vs. current

Teton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-28% vs. current

Rock Springs

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+177% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 140 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 140 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Wyoming

-28% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Very Common5 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Viola adunca

Hook Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Very Common2 obs.

Moehringia lateriflora

Blunt-Leaf Grove-Sandwort

Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

desert paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Cirsium scariosum

elk thistle

Common2 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Occasional2 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Collinsia parviflora

Littleflower Collinsia

Occasional2 obs.

Crepis acuminata

long-leaved hawksbeard

Occasional2 obs.

Wyethia amplexicaulis

smooth dwarf sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Viola praemorsa

Rare2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus occidentalis

Western Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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