Big Horn County

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Horn County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Big Horn 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 Bear Lake, Big Horn County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Big Horn 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. Bear Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Astragalus hyalinus

Very Common7 obs.

Eritrichium argenteum

Very Common6 obs.

Phlox multiflora

Rocky Mountain phlox

Very Common6 obs.

Aquilegia jonesii

Jones' columbine

Very Common5 obs.

Physaria curvipes

Very Common5 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common5 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Common5 obs.

Scabrethia scabra

rough mules's-ears

Common5 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Common5 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common4 obs.

Sabulina austromontana

Columbia stitchwort

Common4 obs.

Astragalus kentrophyta

prickly milk-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Castilleja rhexifolia

rosy paintbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Telesonix heucheriformis

alumroot brookfoam

Occasional4 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Occasional3 obs.

Allium brevistylum

Occasional3 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

annual wheatgrass

Rare3 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare3 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Big Horn County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Greybull

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lovell

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Meadow Lark Lake

Importance: 0.22

10 species

+900% 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 Big Horn County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Big Horn County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Greybull

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lovell

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Meadow Lark Lake

Importance: 0.22

10 species

+900% 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. Bear Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Astragalus hyalinus

Very Common7 obs.

Eritrichium argenteum

Very Common6 obs.

Phlox multiflora

Rocky Mountain phlox

Very Common6 obs.

Aquilegia jonesii

Jones' columbine

Very Common5 obs.

Physaria curvipes

Very Common5 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common5 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Common5 obs.

Scabrethia scabra

rough mules's-ears

Common5 obs.

Oreocarya glomerata

clustered cryptantha

Common5 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common4 obs.

Sabulina austromontana

Columbia stitchwort

Common4 obs.

Astragalus kentrophyta

prickly milk-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Castilleja rhexifolia

rosy paintbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Telesonix heucheriformis

alumroot brookfoam

Occasional4 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Occasional3 obs.

Allium brevistylum

Occasional3 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

annual wheatgrass

Rare3 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare3 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Rare3 obs.

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