Jackson

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Teton County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 30 Teton County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 30 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Teton County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common21 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Very Common15 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common10 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common9 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common8 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common7 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common7 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common6 obs.

Clematis hirsutissima

Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common5 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Clematis occidentalis

Western Blue Virginsbower

Occasional4 obs.

Fritillaria atropurpurea

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Occasional4 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Occasional4 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare3 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Rare3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Teton County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Teton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Jenny Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

String Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Harlequin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Isa Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Opal Pool

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Teton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Teton County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Teton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Jenny Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

String Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Harlequin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Isa Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Opal Pool

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 30 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Teton County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common21 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Very Common15 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common10 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common9 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common8 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common7 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common7 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common6 obs.

Clematis hirsutissima

Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common5 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Clematis occidentalis

Western Blue Virginsbower

Occasional4 obs.

Fritillaria atropurpurea

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Occasional4 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Occasional4 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional4 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare3 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Rare3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare3 obs.

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