Lafayette

Ecosystem Overview

The Lafayette ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Colorado, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Colorado nearby has 3% more documented species, Lafayette offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #85 for species diversity among 553 Colorado natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 553 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Symphyotrichum ciliatum

Alkali Aster

Very Common13 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common6 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common4 obs.

Halerpestes cymbalaria

Shore Buttercup

Common3 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Common3 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common2 obs.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Tule

Common2 obs.

Juncus torreyi

Torrey Rush

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional2 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Malachius aeneus

Scarlet malachite beetle

Rare2 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Rare2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-3% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-3% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+102% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+273% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+304% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-3% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% 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

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-3% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-3% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+102% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+273% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+304% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-3% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% 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

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 553 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Symphyotrichum ciliatum

Alkali Aster

Very Common13 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common6 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common4 obs.

Halerpestes cymbalaria

Shore Buttercup

Common3 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Common3 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common2 obs.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Tule

Common2 obs.

Juncus torreyi

Torrey Rush

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional2 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Malachius aeneus

Scarlet malachite beetle

Rare2 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Rare2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare2 obs.

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