Sheridan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sheridan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sheridan, Sheridan County hosts 488% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Sheridan County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheridan

+488% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Very Common8 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Very Common4 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common4 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common3 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common3 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Common3 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Common3 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Common3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional3 obs.

Prosartes trachycarpa

rough-fruited mandarin

Occasional2 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Occasional2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Occasional2 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Rare2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Rare2 obs.

Eulithis propulsata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheridan County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheridan

Importance: 0.43

17 species

+488% vs. current

Story

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+614% vs. current

Sibley Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheridan County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheridan

Importance: 0.43

17 species

+488% vs. current

Story

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+614% vs. current

Sibley Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheridan

+488% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Very Common8 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Very Common4 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common4 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common3 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common3 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Common3 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Common3 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Common3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional3 obs.

Prosartes trachycarpa

rough-fruited mandarin

Occasional2 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Occasional2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Occasional2 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Rare2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Rare2 obs.

Eulithis propulsata

Rare2 obs.

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