Lone Tree

Ecosystem Overview

The Lone Tree ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas 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 Castle Rock nearby has 83% more documented species, Lone Tree offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Castle Rock

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common1 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common1 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Castle Rock

Importance: 0.46

76 species

-83% vs. current

Douglas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-87% vs. current

Parker

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+86% vs. current

Acres Green

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Perry Park

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+160% 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 Douglas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Castle Rock

Importance: 0.46

76 species

-83% vs. current

Douglas County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-87% vs. current

Parker

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+86% vs. current

Acres Green

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Perry Park

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+160% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Castle Rock

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common1 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common1 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

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