Johnson County
Ecosystem Overview
The Johnson County ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in johnson county, wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Buffalo, Johnson County hosts 6000% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 johnson county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.
Sedum lanceolatum
spear-leaved stonecrop
Calochortus gunnisonii
Juniperus communis
juniper
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Allium schoenoprasum
chives
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Frasera speciosa
Astragalus kentrophyta
prickly milk-vetch
Speyeria atlantis
Atlantis Fritillary
Speyeria edwardsii
Edwards'S Fritillary
Dasypyga alternosquamella
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Glaucopsyche lygdamus
Silvery Blue
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Campaea perlata
Pale Beauty Moth
Lycaena phlaeas
small copper
Ochotona princeps
American pika
Lycomorpha grotei
Panthea virginarius
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Johnson County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Johnson Countywithin Johnson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.