Jenny Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Jenny Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Teton 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 Teton County nearby has 89% more documented species, Jenny Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 30 Teton County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 30 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Teton County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common1 obs.

Monochamus scutellatus

Common1 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Teton County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Teton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

String Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Harlequin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+175% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Isa Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Opal Pool

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% 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 Teton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Teton County County, Wyoming

Nearby Natural Areas

Teton County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

String Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Harlequin Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+175% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Isa Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Opal Pool

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 30 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Teton County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common1 obs.

Monochamus scutellatus

Common1 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common1 obs.

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