Laramie
Ecosystem Overview
The Laramie ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in albany county, wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Albany County nearby has 31% more documented species, Laramie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 albany county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Bromus tectorum
Cheatgrass
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
yellow-headed blackbird
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Hordeum jubatum
foxtail barley
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Larus californicus
California Gull
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Glycyrrhiza lepidota
licorice
Agropyron cristatum
Crested wheatgrass
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Albany County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Laramiewithin Albany County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.