Species Overlays

Species Overlays

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Species overlays produce a list of taxa that may occur in a defined area, based on our observation data, range maps, and predictive distribution models. The list includes the current number of documented observations in the defined area, the most recent documented date of observation within the defined area, and whether or not the species is predicted to occur within or near the defined area.

Requests for species overlays are filled free of charge. Use our Data Request Form to request a species overlay or to request more detailed observations.

 

Attribute	Description
HIGHER_TAX	Higher level taxonomy (type of plant, animal)
SCINAME	Scientific name of the observed taxon
COMNAME	Common name of the observed taxon
NUM_OBS	The number of documented observations of taxon within a specified area
LAST_OBS	Year of the most recent observation of taxon within a specified area
DIST_MODEL	Predicted within or near (~1 mi) the request area based on similarity of environmental characteristics present in areas of known occupancy for taxon
	Not predicted within the request area, but predicted nearby (~1-2 mi)
	Not predicted within or near (~1-2 mi) the request area
	No distribution model available
	Irregular: taxon is known or strongly suspected to RARELY occupy area in succeeding years; occupancy unpredictable
OCCURRENCE	Regular: taxon is known or strongly suspected to COMMONLY occupy area in succeeding years; predictably present
	Pending Range Review: WYNDD and partners need to evaluate the observations and range of this taxon
WYNDD_SOC	WYNDD Species of Concern ranking
WY_CONTRIB	WYNDD ranking system indicating the contribution of Wyoming populations of a taxon to the rangewide persistence of that taxon
S_RANK	Wyoming risk of extirpation, based on a standardized ranking system coordinated by NatureServe
G_RANK	Global risk of extirpation, based on a standardized ranking system coordinated by NatureServe
USFWS_ESA	Current status under the Endagered Species Act
BLM_WY	BLM sensitive status
WGFD_SGCN	Wyoming Game and Fish Department Species of Greatest Conservation Need
WGFD_NSS	Wyoming Game and Fish Department Native Species Status
USFS_SENS	USFS sensitive status, by USFS Region
USFS_SOLC	USFS Species of Local Concern designation, by Forest/Grassland
ORIGIN	Native: taxon is native to area
	Nonnative: taxon is not native to area
	Pending Range Review: WYNDD and partners need to evaluate the observations and range of this taxon