Trinidad

Ecosystem Overview

The Trinidad ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Las Animas County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Las Animas County nearby has 54% more documented species, Trinidad offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Las Animas County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Las Animas County

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common6 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Very Common4 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common4 obs.

Melacoryphus lateralis

Very Common3 obs.

Tathorhynchus exsiccata

Levant blackneck moth

Very Common2 obs.

Otiorhynchus meridionalis

Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common2 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Pygarctia murina

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Occasional1 obs.

Phytocoris laevis

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopa oculata

Golden-Eyed Lacewing

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Rare1 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Ceuthophilus pallidus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Las Animas County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Las Animas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-54% vs. current

North Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Starkville

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+1433% vs. current

Trinidad Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2200% 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 Las Animas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Las Animas County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Las Animas County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-54% vs. current

North Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Starkville

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+1433% vs. current

Trinidad Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2200% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Las Animas County

-54% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common6 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Very Common4 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common4 obs.

Melacoryphus lateralis

Very Common3 obs.

Tathorhynchus exsiccata

Levant blackneck moth

Very Common2 obs.

Otiorhynchus meridionalis

Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common2 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Pygarctia murina

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Occasional1 obs.

Phytocoris laevis

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopa oculata

Golden-Eyed Lacewing

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Rare1 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Ceuthophilus pallidus

Rare1 obs.

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