Newcastle

Ecosystem Overview

The Newcastle ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Weston County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Weston County nearby has 86% more documented species, Newcastle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 70 Weston County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 70 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 70 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Weston County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Very Common1 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common0.84 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common0.84 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Common0.83 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.83 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Common0.81 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common0.81 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

Mountain-Mahogany

Common0.79 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Weston County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Weston County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

Upton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Newcastle

Importance: 0.60

11 species

0% vs. current

Upton

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Greenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Newcastle Country Club

in Newcastle

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Hill View Heights

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+22% vs. current

Four Corners

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+175% 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 Weston County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Very Common1 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common0.84 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common0.84 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Common0.83 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.83 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Common0.81 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common0.81 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

Mountain-Mahogany

Common0.79 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Weston County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Weston County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

Upton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Newcastle

Importance: 0.60

11 species

0% vs. current

Upton

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Greenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Newcastle Country Club

in Newcastle

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Hill View Heights

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+22% vs. current

Four Corners

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+175% 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 70 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 70 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Weston County

-86% species diversity