Green River
Ecosystem Overview
The Green River ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in sweetwater county, wyoming, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rock Springs, Green River hosts 23% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 sweetwater county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Sarcobatus vermiculatus
greasewood
Lepidium latifolium
dittander
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Pieris rapae
small white
Equus caballus
Feral horse
Ovis aries
Sheep (Feral)
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Sialia currucoides
Mountain Bluebird
Bromus tectorum
Cheatgrass
Distichlis spicata
Saltgrass
Eremopyrum triticeum
annual wheatgrass
Hordeum jubatum
foxtail barley
Tamarix ramosissima
Saltcedar
Lithospermum incisum
yellow gromwell
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Populus alba
White poplar
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sweetwater County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Green River. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Green Riverwithin Sweetwater County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.