Longmont

Ecosystem Overview

The Longmont ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #18 for species diversity among 553 Colorado natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 553 locations

97th 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.

Tetraopes femoratus

Very Common18 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common18 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common17 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common12 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common11 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common10 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common9 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common9 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional8 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional8 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Habronattus cuspidatus

Occasional7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional7 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Rare6 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Rare6 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+49%

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

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Vail

Importance: 0.49

36 species

+178% 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

+49%

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

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Vail

Importance: 0.49

36 species

+178% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 553 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tetraopes femoratus

Very Common18 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common18 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common17 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common12 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common11 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common10 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common9 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common9 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common8 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional8 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional8 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Habronattus cuspidatus

Occasional7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional7 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Rare6 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Rare6 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare6 obs.

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