Hot Springs County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hot Springs County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Thermopolis, Hot Springs County hosts 356% 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Thermopolis

+356% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common6.02 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common4.67 obs.

Scabrethia scabra

Rough Mules'S-Ears

Very Common4.38 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Very Common4.3 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common4 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Common3.62 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common3.32 obs.

Pseudoroegneria spicata

Beardless Wheatgrass

Common3 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping Pepperweed

Common3 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common2.56 obs.

Linanthus pungens

Prickly Phlox

Common2.16 obs.

Eremogone hookeri

Hooker'S Sandwort

Occasional2.11 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

Draba Milk-Vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

Tufted Broomrape

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

Macoun'S Cryptantha

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus oreganus

Rare2 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Rare2 obs.

Astragalus chamaeleuce

Rare2 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Thermopolis

+356% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common6.02 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common4.67 obs.

Scabrethia scabra

Rough Mules'S-Ears

Very Common4.38 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Very Common4.3 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common4 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Common3.62 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common3.32 obs.

Pseudoroegneria spicata

Beardless Wheatgrass

Common3 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping Pepperweed

Common3 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common2.56 obs.

Linanthus pungens

Prickly Phlox

Common2.16 obs.

Eremogone hookeri

Hooker'S Sandwort

Occasional2.11 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

Draba Milk-Vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

Tufted Broomrape

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

Macoun'S Cryptantha

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus oreganus

Rare2 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

Plains Milk-Vetch

Rare2 obs.

Astragalus chamaeleuce

Rare2 obs.

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