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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Great Plains Paintbrush

Purple Locoweed

Beargrass

White Penstemon

Cheatgrass
Western Meadowlark

Plains Pricklypear



Nevada Bumble Bee

Macoun'S Cryptantha

Estafiata

Sand-Lily

Golden Currant
Sweetclover
Chicken Hawk
American Robin
Brewer'S Blackbird
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The Platte County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Platte 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 Glendo, Platte County hosts 1750% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Platte County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Platte County County, Wyoming
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.