Web Mapping Services

Suggested Citation:
Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD). YEAR. Wyoming Natural Diversity Database Data Explorer [web application]. University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming. Available at: WYNDD Data Explorer. Accessed MONTH DAY, YEAR.

Currently, our web mapping services include:

Precise Observations

Precise observation records document the occurrence of a species at a given location, on given day, by a given observer. When zoomed out, these observations will display as point symbols; at a larger scale, the observations will display as polygons best representing the spatial accuracy/uncertainty associated with the observation record. Observation records provided to WYNDD as points have a buffer distance applied to the point depending on the method used to generate the point coordinates. Other observations were originally provide to WYNDD using a polygon feature (e.g., section, township, county); these observations use the polygon feature itself to represent the observation.

Some observations are considered sensitive based on a “data embargo period” requested by the data provider, because the record falls on private land, or because of a specific biological resource sensitivity. Records with these types of sensitivities are generally displayed using a township boundary for their spatial representation, and with certain columns redacted from display. For more information, please see WYNDD’s Data Sensitivity Policy.

Precise observation data are not available when using the application via the “Public User” option. Refer to the precise observations data dictionary, below, for more information about the attribute information included with this service.

Generalized Observations

This service consists of  observation data summarized to townships, conveying a quick picture of where the taxon has been observed in the state. Public Land Survey System Townships (6 mi. x 6 mi. square) are used to summarize data in accordance with our data sensitivity policies. The default symbology for this service depicts the year of the most recent observation in WYNDD's database that falls within each township for the taxon. Alternatively, townships can be symbolized based on the number of observations per township. Refer to the generalized observations data dictionary, below, for more information about the attribute information included with this service.

Generalized Distribution Models

This service contains predictive distribution models generated by WYNDD for Wyoming taxa, generalized to 1-mile hexagons. Distribution models represent predictions of where a taxon might occur, based on the similarity in environmental characteristics of an area to those found at points of known occurrence for the taxon. The default symbology of this service shows the proportion of each hexagon that is predicted as "present" for the taxon of interest. Generalized distribution models are clipped to the current range boundary for the taxon, to prevent predicted occurrence outside of the accepted range for the species. Refer to the generalized distribution model data dictionary, below, for for more information about the attribute information included with this service. See our Predictive Distribution Models page for more information about these data products. Not all Wyoming taxa currently have distribution models available.

Range Maps

This service contains range maps for Wyoming taxa. In addition to a spatial representation of where a taxon occurs in the state, WYNDD's range data also include information about seasonal use, origin, reintroductions, and more. All taxa at the species level or finer that are thought to occur in Wyoming have range maps, though at present many taxa do not have the more detailed, watershed-based range maps available. Refer to the range map data dictionary, below, for for more information about the attribute information included with this service, and see our Range Maps page for more information about WYNDD's range mapping process and data.

Species List

This is a non-spatial data service that provides a list of all taxa thought by WYNDD to occur in the state of Wyoming, at the species level and below (subspecies, variety, population). Generally, this service is most useful as a taxonomic index for our other data services, allowing users (typically developers) to determine which taxa are included in the other data services.  Most users will find it more convenient to reference WYNDD's Species List Page. For those who wish to use the species list data service, please see the species list data dictionary for this service, below.

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Attribute	Description
FID	Unique identifier for table row (for internal use only)
taxon_id	Unique identifier for the taxon represented by the record
parent_taxon_id	Unique identifier for the taxonomic unit directly above the taxon represented by the record
sciname	Accepted scientific name for the taxon represented by the record
comname	Accepted common name for the taxon represented by the record
tax_level	Taxonomic level of the taxon represented by the record
Binomial	Taxon is a species
Trinomial	Taxon is a subspecies
Population	Taxon is a population
taxgroup	Major taxonomic group to which the taxon belongs
Nonvascular Plants	Taxon belongs to one of the plant phyla comprising nonvascular plants (Anthocerotophyta, Marchantiophyta, Bryophyta)
Vertebrate Animals	Taxon belongs to the phylum Chordata
Invertebrate Animals	Taxon belongs to one of the phyla comprising invertebrate animals (Arthropoda, Platyhelminthes, Gastrotricha, Nematomorpha, Cnidaria, Mollusca, Bryozoa, Nemertea, Rotifera, Nematoda, Tardigrada, Annelida)
Vascular Plants	Taxon belongs to one of the plant phyla comprising vascular plants (Coniferophyta,  Filicinophyta, Anthophyta, Gnetophyta, Sphenophyta, Lycopodiophyta)
kingdom_sci	Kingdom to which the taxon belongs (scientific name)
kingdom_com	Kingdom to which the taxon belongs (common name)
phylum_sci	Phylum to which the taxon belongs (scientific name)
phylum_com	Phylum to which the taxon belongs (common name)
class_sci	Class to which the taxon belongs (scientific name)
class_com	Class to which the taxon belongs (common name)
order_sci	Order to which the taxon belongs (scientific name)
order_com	Order to which the taxon belongs (common name)
family_sci	Family to which the taxon belongs (scientific name)
family_com	Family to which the taxon belongs (common name)
genus_sci	Genus to which the taxon belongs (scientific name)
genus_com	Genus to which the taxon belongs (common name)
binom_sci	Species to which the taxon belongs (scientific name)
binom_com	Species to which the taxon belongs (common name)
trinom_sci	Subspecies to which the taxon belongs, if subspecies or lower level (scientific name)
trinom_com	Subspecies to which the taxon belongs, if subspecies or lower level (common name)
pop_sci	Population to which the taxon belongs, if a population (scientific name)
pop_com	Population to which the taxon belongs, if a population (common name)
wyndd_soc	WYNDD Species of Concern designation, based on rarity, inherent vulnerability, and threats
SOC	Species of Concern; taxon is vulnerable to extirpation at the global or state level due to their rarity, inherent vulnerability, or threats
SOPC	Species of Potential Concern; taxon is apparently secure at present, but could become vulnerable if circumstances change; these taxa warrant periodic evaluation
wy_contrib	Wyoming Contribution Rank; system developed by WYNDD for indicating the contribution of Wyoming populations of a taxon to the rangewide persistence of that taxon
Very High	WY populations contribute greatly to the species’ rangewide persistence. Typically applies to species with small continental ranges that are centered on WY. Local endemics are included in this category, along with regional endemics concentrated in Wyoming.
High	WY populations contribute substantially to the species’ rangewide persistence when evaluated in combination with populations in adjacent states. Typically applies to species that are more secure in WY than elsewhere and have a moderate proportion of their continental range in WY. Most regional endemics are included in this category.
Medium	WY populations contribute to the species’ rangewide persistence, but are apparently no more critical than populations in other states. Typically applies to native, resident taxa that are as secure in WY as elsewhere and have a moderate proportion of their continental range in WY. Disjuncts are included in this category.
Low	WY populations contribute minimally to the species’ rangewide persistence. Typically applies to taxa that are more prevalent and secure in other states, and occur only intermittently or peripherally in WY.
Very Low	WY populations contribute extremely minimally to the species’ rangewide persistence. Typically applies to taxa that are more prevalent and secure in other states, and occur only intermittently or peripherally in WY.
s_rank	WYNDD State Rank, a conservation rank assigned to non-migratory taxa (at the species or subspecies level) by WYNDD biologists; see https://www.uwyo.edu/wyndd/codes-and-definitions/heritage-rank/ and https://www.uwyo.edu/wyndd/codes-and-definitions/state-status/ for information on codes and ranking process
g_rank	Global rank for the taxon; see https://www.uwyo.edu/wyndd/codes-and-definitions/heritage-rank/ and www.natureserve.org/explorer/ranking.htm for more information on codes and ranking process
usfws_esa	Protective status under the 1973 Endangered Species Act
LE	Listed Endangered; for plants this applies to all of a taxon's range; for animals this may apply to only a portion of a taxon's range
PE	Proposed Endangered; proposed for listing as Endangered
LEXN	Listed Endangered - Nonessential Experimental Population; populations that are considered Endangered but receive lower levels of protection due to their reintroduced, temporary, or otherwise provisional condition
LT	Listed Threatened; likely to become Endangered in the near future. For plants this applies to all of a taxon's range; for animals this may apply to only a portion of a taxon's range
PT	Proposed Threatened; Proposed for listing as Threatened
C	Candidate, Warranted but Precluded; existing biological information supports a formal proposal to list as Endangered or Threatened, but developing a listing regulation is precluded by higher priority listing activities
DM	Delisted, formally monitored; Delisted from Endangered or Threatened status
PD	Proposed for Delisting; Proposed for delisting from existing status
NW	Not warranted; a formal proposal for listing as Endangered or Threatened was recently denied
UR	Under review; a petition to list as Endangered or Threatened has been received by USFWS and is awaiting USFWS review
WPT	Proposed Threatened, 12-month positive finding
usfws_mbta	“Protected,” if the taxon has protections under Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 10, 20, and 21, that provides a list of species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703-712)
mig_gm_brd	Protections exist under USFWS Issuance of Annual Regulations Permitting the Hunting of Migratory Birds;Regulations allowing hunting of migratory birds in the families Anatidae (waterfowl), Columbidae (doves and pigeons), Gruidae (cranes), Scolopacidae (snipe and American woodcock), and Rallidae (rails, coots, gallinules and moorhens) are promulgated annually by the USFWS, and set the context for annual hunting regulations established by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD).  Hunters must consult state regulations each year for lists of huntable species, season dates, bag limits, and related details.
blm_wy	“Sensitive,” if taxon appears on the BLM Wyoming’s Sensitive Species List
usfs_sens	Values indicate on which USFS Region’s Sensitive Species list, if any, the taxon appears
USFS-R2	In Wyoming, considered sensitive in Bighorn, Black Hills, Medicine Bow, and Shoshone National Forests, and Thunder Basin National Grassland
USFS-R4	In Wyoming, considered sensitive in Bridger-Teton, Caribou, Targhee, Wasatch-Cache, and Ashley (including Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area) National Forests
usfs_solc	Species of Local Concern in the National Forest(s) or Grassland(s) listed in this column
BgHrnNF	Bighorn National Forest
CTNF	Caribou-Targhee National Forest
BlkHlNF	Black Hills National Forest
MBNF	Medicine Bow National Forest
TBNG	Thunder Basin National Grassland
BTNF	Bridger-Teton National Forest
wgfd_nss	Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Native Species Status ranking system; see https://www.uwyo.edu/wyndd/codes-and-definitions/state-status/ and https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Wildlife-in-Wyoming/More-Wildlife/Nongame-Birds for definitions of codes and ranking methods
wgfd_tier	Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s NSS-rank based prioritization; see https://www.uwyo.edu/wyndd/codes-and-definitions/state-status/ for further discussion
I	Highest priority
II	Moderate priority
III	Lowest priority
wgfd_sgcn	“SGCN” if the taxon is considered a Species of Greatest Conservation Need by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department; see the State Wildlife Action Plan (https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Habitat/Habitat-Plans/Wyoming-State-Wildlife-Action-Plan) for more information
wyo_wldbsn	Wyoming Wild Bison areas; Chapter 41, Bison Designated as Wildlife regulation promulgated by authority of W.S. 23-1-302, 11-6-302, 11-18-103, 11-20-101, and 11-20-202. Section 2 (e) "Wild bison" means any bison that is found in the Absoroka wild bison management area or Jackson wild bison herd area that is not a privately owned bison
wyo_bga	“Big Game” if managed as a big game species under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(i) "Big game animal" means antelope, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, moose or mountain goat."
wyo_fba	“Furbearer” if managed as a furbearing species under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(iii) "Furbearing animal" means badger, beaver, bobcat, marten, mink, muskrat or weasel.
wyo_gb	“See Regs” if managed as a game bird species under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(iv) "Game bird" means grouse, partridge, pheasant, ptarmigan, quail, wild turkey, and migratory game birds.  "Migratory game bird" means all migratory game birds defined and protected under federal law. Interpretation: federal law = USFWS Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) which designates all birds in the families Anatidae, Columbidae, Gruidae, Rallidae, and Scolopacidae to be migratory game birds but notes that only those species with designated hunting seasons may be hunted. See updated Wyoming Game and Fish Hunting Regulations for further information.
wyo_gf	“See Regs” if managed as a game fish species under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(v) "Game fish" means bass, catfish, crappie, grayling, burbot, northern pike, perch, salmon, sauger, sunfish, trout, walleye, or whitefish unless the species is otherwise designated by the commission in specific waters through rule and regulation.
wyo_prota	“Protected” if classified as a “Protected Animal” under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(ix) "Protected animal" means black-footed ferret, fisher, lynx, otter, pika, or wolverine.
wyo_protb	“Protected” if classified as a “Protected Bird” under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(x) "Protected bird" means migratory birds as defined and protected under federal law.
wyo_ng	“Nongame” if classified as “Nongame Wildlife” under Chapter 52, Nongame Wildlife regulations promulgated by authority of W.S. 23-1-103 and 23-1-302. Section 3 (a) "Nongame wildlife" means all mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mollusks, crestaceans and/or parts thereof, their viable gametes (eggs and sperm), fertilized eggs, or any hybrid or any trangenic product thereof which are listed in Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, of this regulation.
wyo_preda	“Predator” if classified as a “Predatory Animal” under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(viii) "Predatory animal" means (A) Coyote, jackrabbit, porcupine, raccoon, red fox, skunk or stray cat; and (B) Until the date gray wolves are removed from the list of experimental nonessential population, endangered species or threatened species in Wyoming as provided by W.S. 23-1-108, "predatory animal" includes wolves. See regulation for further details.
wyo_predb	"Predator” if classified as a “Predacious Bird” under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(vii) "Predacious bird" means English sparrow [House Sparrow] and starling.
wyo_sga	“Small Game” if classified as a “Small Game Animal” under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(xi) "Small game animal" means cottontail rabbit or snowshoe hare, and fox, grey and red squirrels.
wyo_tga	“Trophy Game” if classified as a “Trophy Game Animal” under Title 23, Chapter 1, Article 1, 23-1-101. Definitions of wildlife. (a)(xii) "Trophy game animal" means Black bear, grizzly bear or mountain lion. See additional provisions for gray wolf and bison.
wyo_ugb	“Upland Game Bird” if classified as an “Upland Game Bird” under Chapter 11, Annual Upland Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Season Regulations promulgated by authority of W.S. 23-1-302 and 23-2-105(d).
genobs_url	Download link for generalized observations for the taxon. If no observations exist in WYNDD’s database, for this taxon, this column will be NULL.
model_seas	Season represented by the taxon’s predictive distribution model. If no model exists in WYNDD’s database, for this taxon, this column will be NULL.
binmod_url	Download link for binary version (i.e., predicted present/predicted absent) of the taxon’s predictive distribution model. If no model exists in WYNDD’s database, for this taxon, this column will be NULL.
mulmod_url	Download link for multi-category version (i.e., binned low/medium/high likelihood of occurrence) of the taxon’s predictive distribution model. If no model exists in WYNDD’s database, for this taxon, this column will be NULL.
logmod_url	Download link for logistic version (i.e., predicted likelihood of occurrence) of the taxon’s predictive distribution model. If no model exists in WYNDD’s database, for this taxon, this column will be NULL.
genmod_url	Download link for generalized distribution model for the taxon. If no model exists in WYNDD’s database, for this taxon, this column will be NULL.
modref_url	Download link for reference/report describing methods and statistics for the taxon’s predictive distribution model. If no model exists in WYNDD’s database, for this taxon, this column will be NULL.
genrng_url	Download link for range map for the taxon. If no watershed-based range map exists in WYNDD’s database, for this taxon, this column will be NULL.
child_ids	Taxon_id values for the accepted taxa that occur below this taxon
last_refresh	Date when this species list was last updated by WYNDD