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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Colorado Bladderpod

Point-Tip Twinpod

Apache-Plume

Scrub Oak

Winterfat
Mountain Bluebird

Redroot Wild Buckwheat
Greenland Lousewort

Yellow Bumblebee

False Solomon'S Seal

Hunt Bumble Bee

Silverberry

Lilac

Mountain-Mahogany

Plains Pricklypear

Brittle Cactus

Goldmantelziesel

Moss-Rose

Longleaf Phlox

Gypsyflower
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ouray 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 Ouray County County.
The Ridgway ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Ouray County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ouray County nearby has 12% more documented species, Ridgway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.