Lakewood

Ecosystem Overview

The Lakewood ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Colorado, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 553 Colorado natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 553 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common26 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common24 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common23 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common21 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common18 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common18 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common16 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common15 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common13 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common12 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common11 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Occasional11 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional9 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Occasional9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional9 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional9 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional8 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Rare8 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Rare7 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+108% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+285% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+317% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Colorado.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+108% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+285% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+317% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 553 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common26 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common24 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common23 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common21 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common18 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common18 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common16 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common15 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common13 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common12 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common11 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Occasional11 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional9 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Occasional9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional9 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional9 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional8 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Rare8 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Rare7 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare7 obs.

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