Cheyenne
Ecosystem Overview
The Cheyenne ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in laramie county, wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 laramie county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bouteloua gracilis
graceful grama grass
Opuntia fragilis
brittle opuntia
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Oenothera suffrutescens
scarlet beeblossom
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Yucca glauca
small soapweed yucca
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Lygodesmia juncea
common skeletonweed
Sphaeralcea coccinea
red false mallow
Artemisia frigida
fringed-sage
Helianthus pumilus
little sunflower
Eriogonum effusum
spreading wild buckwheat
Hordeum jubatum
foxtail barley
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Krascheninnikovia lanata
winterfat
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Linaria dalmatica
Dalmatian toadflax
Hesperostipa comata
needle-and-thread
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Laramie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cheyenne. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cheyennewithin Laramie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.