Natrona County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Natrona County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Natrona County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Casper, Natrona County hosts 7% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Casper

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common10 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common9 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Very Common6 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Common5 obs.

Linanthus pungens

Prickly Phlox

Common5 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common4.14 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common4 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common4 obs.

Astragalus simplicifolius

Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Occasional4 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Occasional4 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional3 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Two-Groove Milkvetch

Occasional3 obs.

Ribes rubrum

Redcurrant

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia cana

Hoary Wormwood

Occasional3 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Rare3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Rare3 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Rare3 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Casper

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common10 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common9 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Very Common6 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Common5 obs.

Linanthus pungens

Prickly Phlox

Common5 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common4.14 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common4 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common4 obs.

Astragalus simplicifolius

Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Occasional4 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Occasional4 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional3 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

Two-Groove Milkvetch

Occasional3 obs.

Ribes rubrum

Redcurrant

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia cana

Hoary Wormwood

Occasional3 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Rare3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Rare3 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Rare3 obs.

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