Hot Springs County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hot Springs County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Thermopolis, Hot Springs County hosts 2067% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Hot Springs County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Thermopolis

+2067% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common5 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudoroegneria spicata

beardless wheatgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus chamaeleuce

Very Common2 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common2 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Common2 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

annual wheatgrass

Common2 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common2 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

plains milk-vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional2 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional2 obs.

Tomostima reptans

Carolina draba

Occasional2 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Rare1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

western harvester ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2067%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hot Springs County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2067% vs. current

Lucerne

Importance: 0.21

3 species

+2067% 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 Hot Springs County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2067%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hot Springs County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2067% vs. current

Lucerne

Importance: 0.21

3 species

+2067% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Thermopolis

+2067% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common5 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudoroegneria spicata

beardless wheatgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus chamaeleuce

Very Common2 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common2 obs.

Astragalus miser

Timber Milkvetch

Common2 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

annual wheatgrass

Common2 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common2 obs.

Astragalus spatulatus

draba milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Astragalus gilviflorus

plains milk-vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional2 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional2 obs.

Tomostima reptans

Carolina draba

Occasional2 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Rare1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

western harvester ant

Rare1 obs.

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