Lake Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Mountain Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Sublette County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sublette County nearby has 85% more documented species, Lake Mountain Wilderness Study Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Sublette County

-85% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Tetradymia nuttallii

Very Common0.08 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Very Common0.07 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

Sheepfat

Very Common0.05 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

Stemless Goldenweed

Very Common0.05 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Very Common0.05 obs.

Oxytropis sericea

Silky Locoweed

Common0.05 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Common0.05 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common0.05 obs.

Xanthisma grindelioides

Goldenweed

Common0.05 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common0.04 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sublette County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Sublette County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-85% vs. current

Scab Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-62% vs. current

Pinedale

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Pinedale

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Marbleton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Big Piney

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Pinedale

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+22% vs. current

Marbleton

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+267% 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 Sublette County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Tetradymia nuttallii

Very Common0.08 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Very Common0.07 obs.

Atriplex confertifolia

Sheepfat

Very Common0.05 obs.

Stenotus acaulis

Stemless Goldenweed

Very Common0.05 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Very Common0.05 obs.

Oxytropis sericea

Silky Locoweed

Common0.05 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Saltbush

Common0.05 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common0.05 obs.

Xanthisma grindelioides

Goldenweed

Common0.05 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Common0.04 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sublette County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Sublette County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-85% vs. current

Scab Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-62% vs. current

Pinedale

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Pinedale

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Marbleton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Big Piney

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Pinedale

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+22% vs. current

Marbleton

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+267% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Sublette County

-85% species diversity