Casper Mountain
Ecosystem Overview
The Casper Mountain ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in natrona county, wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Casper nearby has 33% more documented species, Casper Mountain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 natrona county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Calochortus gunnisonii
Cucullia antipoda
Dolichovespula arenaria
Common Aerial Yellowjacket
Sideridis rosea
Rosewing Moth
Spilosoma vagans
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
Hyalophora gloveri
Glaucopsyche lygdamus
Silvery Blue
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Antilocapra americana
pronghorn
Collomia linearis
Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet
Castilleja linariifolia
Wyoming paintbrush
Acer glabrum
Rocky Mountain maple
Astragalus agrestis
purple milk-vetch
Limenitis weidemeyerii
Weidemeyer'S Admiral
Chalcophora angulicollis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Natrona County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Casper Mountain. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Casper Mountainwithin Natrona County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.