Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 Kemmerer, Lincoln County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Kemmerer

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common7 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common5 obs.

Paxistima myrsinites

goatbrush

Very Common5 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Castilleja flava

yellow paintbrush

Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common4 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common3 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common3 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-tailed Towhee

Common3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Occasional3 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Occasional3 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional3 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Rare3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare3 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Afton

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Thayne

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Diamondville

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Alpine

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Star Valley Ranch

Importance: 0.24

13 species

+669% vs. current

Alpine Northeast

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Afton

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Thayne

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Diamondville

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Alpine

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Star Valley Ranch

Importance: 0.24

13 species

+669% vs. current

Alpine Northeast

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Kemmerer

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common7 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common5 obs.

Paxistima myrsinites

goatbrush

Very Common5 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Castilleja flava

yellow paintbrush

Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common4 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common3 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common3 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Pipilo chlorurus

Green-tailed Towhee

Common3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Occasional3 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Occasional3 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional3 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Rare3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare3 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare3 obs.

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