Hot Springs State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Hot Springs State Park ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hot Springs County nearby has 67% more documented species, Hot Springs State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 77 Hot Springs County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 77 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Hot Springs County

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common1.76 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1.7 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Very Common1.1 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common1.04 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Western Harvester Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common1 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Common1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Oreoscoptes montanus

Sage Thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional0.95 obs.

Aythya marila

Scaup

Occasional0.42 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Occasional0.33 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping Pepperweed

Occasional0.08 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Rare0.08 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

Annual Wheatgrass

Rare0.08 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hot Springs County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Hot Springs County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-67% vs. current

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+50% vs. current

East Thermopolis

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+50% vs. current

Kirby

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+50% vs. current

Red Lane

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+41% vs. current

East Thermopolis

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+50% vs. current

Lucerne

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+243% 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 Hot Springs County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hot Springs County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Hot Springs County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-67% vs. current

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+50% vs. current

East Thermopolis

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+50% vs. current

Kirby

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Thermopolis

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+50% vs. current

Red Lane

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+41% vs. current

East Thermopolis

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+50% vs. current

Lucerne

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+243% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common1.76 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1.7 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

Sego-Lily

Very Common1.1 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common1.04 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Western Harvester Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common1 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Common1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Oreoscoptes montanus

Sage Thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional0.95 obs.

Aythya marila

Scaup

Occasional0.42 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Occasional0.33 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping Pepperweed

Occasional0.08 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Rare0.08 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

Annual Wheatgrass

Rare0.08 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare0.07 obs.

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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 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 77 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Hot Springs County

-67% species diversity