Wildlife in Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is home to 2,247 documented species across 13 categories, including 4 threatened or endangered species and 1751 native species.

2,247
Total Species
13
Categories
4
Threatened
1,751
Native Species

Biodiversity Overview

Species by Category

Vascular Plant1,645Bird266Insect155Mammal74Fungi28Slug/Snail24Fish23Crab/Lobster/Shrimp11Other Non-vertebrates8Amphibian6Reptile5Chromista1Spider/Scorpion1

Native vs Non-Native Species

Native: 1,751 species (78%)
Non-native: 188 species (8%)

Abundance Distribution

Abundance Level Species Count Percentage
Uncommon 743 33.1%
Common 519 23.1%
Unknown 424 18.9%
NA 229 10.2%
Rare 173 7.7%
Abundant 125 5.6%

Threatened & Endangered Species

Endangered Species List

Grand Teton National Park contains 4 species with federal threatened or endangered status.

Species Category Status Nativeness
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Bird NA Native
Canada lynx, Canadian Lynx, lynx Mammal NA Native
Gray Wolf, Wolf Mammal EN Native
scrub pine, white pine, whitebark pine Vascular Plant NA Native

Conservation Priorities

Of the 2,247 species in Grand Teton National Park, 4 require active conservation management. The most species-rich category is Vascular Plant with 1,645 documented species.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many species are in Grand Teton National Park?

Grand Teton National Park has 2,247 documented species across 13 categories. Vascular Plant is the largest category with 1,645 species.

Are there endangered species in Grand Teton National Park?

Yes, Grand Teton National Park is home to 4 threatened or endangered species requiring conservation management.

What is the most common wildlife category?

The most common category is Vascular Plant (1,645 species), followed by Bird (266).

Data Source: National Park Service (NPS) Biodiversity Database.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026