Frederick

Ecosystem Overview

The Frederick ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Weld County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Greeley, Frederick hosts 59% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 22 Weld County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 22 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Greeley

+59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Adalia bipunctata

2-spot ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus cicer

Chickpea milkvetch

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogbane Dyssodia

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Rare2 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Rare2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Weld County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Greeley

Importance: 0.47

63 species

+59% vs. current

Weld County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Evans

Importance: 0.44

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Blue Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Milavec Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Glenmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pelican Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Weld County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Weld County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Greeley

Importance: 0.47

63 species

+59% vs. current

Weld County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Evans

Importance: 0.44

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Blue Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Milavec Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Glenmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pelican Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 22 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Greeley

+59% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Adalia bipunctata

2-spot ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus cicer

Chickpea milkvetch

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogbane Dyssodia

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Rare2 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Rare2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Rare1 obs.

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