Pine Bluffs

Ecosystem Overview

The Pine Bluffs ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Laramie 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 Cheyenne nearby has 92% more documented species, Pine Bluffs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Laramie County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common1 obs.

Musineon divaricatum

plains musineon

Very Common1 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Very Common1 obs.

Viola nuttallii

yellow prairie violet

Very Common1 obs.

Mertensia lanceolata

prairie lungwort

Common1 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Laramie County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-92% vs. current

Francis E. Warren Air Force Base

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+700% vs. current

Laramie County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-92% vs. current

Ranchettes

Importance: 0.26

13 species

-38% vs. current

Fox Farm-college

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+700% 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 Laramie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Laramie County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-92% vs. current

Francis E. Warren Air Force Base

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+700% vs. current

Laramie County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-92% vs. current

Ranchettes

Importance: 0.26

13 species

-38% vs. current

Fox Farm-college

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+700% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common1 obs.

Musineon divaricatum

plains musineon

Very Common1 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Very Common1 obs.

Viola nuttallii

yellow prairie violet

Very Common1 obs.

Mertensia lanceolata

prairie lungwort

Common1 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

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