Rifle

Ecosystem Overview

The Rifle ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Garfield County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Glenwood Springs nearby has 58% more documented species, Rifle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Garfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Glenwood Springs

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Glenwood Springs

Importance: 0.46

33 species

-58% vs. current

Garfield County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-86% vs. current

Hanging Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Rifle Gap Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Trappers Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Carbondale

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+600% vs. current

Silt

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+367% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1300% 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 Garfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Glenwood Springs

Importance: 0.46

33 species

-58% vs. current

Garfield County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-86% vs. current

Hanging Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Rifle Gap Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Trappers Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Carbondale

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+600% vs. current

Silt

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+367% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Glenwood Springs

-58% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional1 obs.

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