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 |
