Sheridan

Ecosystem Overview

The Sheridan ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sheridan County nearby has 83% more documented species, Sheridan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Sheridan County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheridan County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Very Common3 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Very Common2 obs.

Alyssum alyssoides

small alison

Very Common2 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common1 obs.

Asperugo procumbens

German-madwort

Common1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

Heterotheca hispida

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheridan County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheridan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-83% vs. current

Story

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+21% vs. current

Sibley Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+750% 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 Sheridan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheridan County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheridan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-83% vs. current

Story

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+21% vs. current

Sibley Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+750% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheridan County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Very Common3 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Very Common2 obs.

Alyssum alyssoides

small alison

Very Common2 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common1 obs.

Asperugo procumbens

German-madwort

Common1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

Heterotheca hispida

Occasional1 obs.

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