Buffalo

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Johnson County nearby has 77% more documented species, Buffalo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #57 for species diversity among 100 Johnson County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnson County

-77% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.77 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.72 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common0.69 obs.

Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew

Very Common0.69 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common0.58 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.47 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.46 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.43 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Common0.42 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.38 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common0.28 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Occasional0.28 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional0.28 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Occasional0.14 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional0.14 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Occasional0.14 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-78% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-78% vs. current

North Fork Of The Powder River Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-67% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

0% vs. current

Gardner Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+143% vs. current

Johnson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-11% 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

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-78% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-78% vs. current

North Fork Of The Powder River Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-67% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

0% vs. current

Gardner Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+143% vs. current

Johnson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-11% 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnson County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.77 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.72 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common0.69 obs.

Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew

Very Common0.69 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common0.58 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.47 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.46 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.43 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Common0.42 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.38 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common0.28 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Occasional0.28 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional0.28 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Occasional0.14 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional0.14 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Occasional0.14 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional0.1 obs.

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