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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.


Prince'S-Plume

Oleaster
Tiger Whiptail

Utah Juniper

Jointfir

Pinyon Pine

Collared Lizard
Side-Blotched Lizard

Woolly Locoweed
Western Kingbird

Whitetop
Modesty

Bluemustard

Stansbury'S Cliffrose

Greek Milkweed

Mountain-Mahogany

Colorado Four-O'Clock

Moss-Rose

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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mesa County County, Colorado
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 Mesa County County.
The Fruita ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Mesa County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mesa County nearby has 5% more documented species, Fruita offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.