Platte County

Ecosystem Overview

The Platte County ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in Platte County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Glendo Reservoir, Platte County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Platte County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Glendo Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Very Common12 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Very Common10 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Very Common6 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common5 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common5 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common5 obs.

Ipomopsis spicata

Common4 obs.

Oreocarya cana

Common4 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Common3 obs.

Townsendia grandiflora

Common3 obs.

Penstemon angustifolius

narrow beardtongue

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Occasional2 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Rare2 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus confusus

Pasture Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Platte County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Glendo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Wheatland

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Glendo

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Slater

Importance: 0.21

3 species

+1700% 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 Platte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Platte County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Glendo Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Wheatland

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Glendo

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Slater

Importance: 0.21

3 species

+1700% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Glendo Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Very Common12 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Very Common10 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Very Common6 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common5 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common5 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common5 obs.

Ipomopsis spicata

Common4 obs.

Oreocarya cana

Common4 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Common3 obs.

Townsendia grandiflora

Common3 obs.

Penstemon angustifolius

narrow beardtongue

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Occasional2 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Rare2 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus confusus

Pasture Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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