Casper Mountain

Ecosystem Overview

The Casper Mountain ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Natrona 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 Casper nearby has 33% more documented species, Casper Mountain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Natrona County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Casper

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Very Common2 obs.

Cucullia antipoda

Very Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Sideridis rosea

Rosewing Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Spilosoma vagans

Very Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Hyalophora gloveri

Common1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common1 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Common1 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Occasional1 obs.

Acer glabrum

Rocky Mountain maple

Occasional1 obs.

Astragalus agrestis

purple milk-vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis weidemeyerii

Weidemeyer'S Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Chalcophora angulicollis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Natrona County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Casper

Importance: 0.46

24 species

-33% vs. current

Natrona County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-84% vs. current

Johnson Reservoir Number 1

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+14% 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 Natrona County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Natrona County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Casper

Importance: 0.46

24 species

-33% vs. current

Natrona County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-84% vs. current

Johnson Reservoir Number 1

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+14% 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

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Casper

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Very Common2 obs.

Cucullia antipoda

Very Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Sideridis rosea

Rosewing Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Spilosoma vagans

Very Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Hyalophora gloveri

Common1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common1 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Common1 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Occasional1 obs.

Acer glabrum

Rocky Mountain maple

Occasional1 obs.

Astragalus agrestis

purple milk-vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis weidemeyerii

Weidemeyer'S Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Chalcophora angulicollis

Occasional1 obs.

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