Rock Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Rock Springs ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Green River nearby has 19% more documented species, Rock Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Sweetwater County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Green River

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Very Common4 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Common1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Triglochin maritima

sea arrowgrass

Common1 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional1 obs.

Astragalus pubentissimus

Green River Milkvetch

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Rare1 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Rare1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sweetwater County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Green River

Importance: 0.42

32 species

-19% vs. current

Sweetwater County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-74% vs. current

Wamsutter

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+550% vs. current

Washam

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+420% vs. current

McKinnon

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Reliance

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Point Of Rocks

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+767% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+2500% 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 Sweetwater County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sweetwater County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Green River

Importance: 0.42

32 species

-19% vs. current

Sweetwater County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-74% vs. current

Wamsutter

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+550% vs. current

Washam

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+420% vs. current

McKinnon

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Reliance

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Point Of Rocks

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+767% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+2500% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Green River

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Very Common4 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Common1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Triglochin maritima

sea arrowgrass

Common1 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional1 obs.

Astragalus pubentissimus

Green River Milkvetch

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Rare1 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Rare1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Rare1 obs.

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