Gardner Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Gardner Mountain Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson County, Wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Johnson County nearby has 90% more documented species, Gardner 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Johnson County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Colias philodice

Common Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Very Common1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-Billed Magpie

Very Common0.23 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common0.22 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Very Common0.22 obs.

Danthonia unispicata

One-Spike Oatgrass

Common0.07 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-91% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-91% vs. current

North Fork Of The Powder River Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-87% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-61% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-59% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-59% vs. current

Johnson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-63% 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

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-91% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-91% vs. current

North Fork Of The Powder River Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-87% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-61% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-59% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-59% vs. current

Johnson County Airport

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-63% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Colias philodice

Common Sulphur

Very Common1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Very Common1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-Billed Magpie

Very Common0.23 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common0.22 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Very Common0.22 obs.

Danthonia unispicata

One-Spike Oatgrass

Common0.07 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common0.02 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Johnson County

-90% species diversity