Buffalo

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Johnson County, Buffalo hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Johnson County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnson County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-Belted Bumble Bee

Very Common2.9 obs.

Bombus insularis

Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Very Common2.5 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common2.43 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common1.99 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Common1.86 obs.

Bombus occidentalis

Western Bumble Bee

Common1.64 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Common1.52 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1.05 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Rare1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Rare0.97 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+4% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

0% vs. current

North Fork Of The Powder River Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+46% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+322% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+347% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+347% vs. current

Gardner Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Johnson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+300% 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 Johnson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+4% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

0% vs. current

North Fork Of The Powder River Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+46% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+322% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+347% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+347% vs. current

Gardner Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Johnson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+300% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnson County

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-Belted Bumble Bee

Very Common2.9 obs.

Bombus insularis

Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Very Common2.5 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common2.43 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common1.99 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Common1.86 obs.

Bombus occidentalis

Western Bumble Bee

Common1.64 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Common1.52 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1.05 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Rare1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Rare0.97 obs.

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