Arvada

Ecosystem Overview

The Arvada ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Colorado, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Colorado nearby has 1% more documented species, Arvada offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #84 for species diversity among 553 Colorado natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#84

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#84 of 553 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-1% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common8 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common2 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional2 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Sphenophorus cicatristriatus

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura damula

Plains Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Anisodactylus rusticus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-1% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-1% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+106% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+281% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+313% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-1% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% 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 Colorado.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-1% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-1% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+106% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+281% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+313% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-1% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% 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

#84

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#84 of 553 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common8 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common2 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional2 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Sphenophorus cicatristriatus

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura damula

Plains Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Anisodactylus rusticus

Rare1 obs.

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