Centennial

Ecosystem Overview

The Centennial ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Colorado, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Colorado nearby has 43% more documented species, Centennial offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #108 for species diversity among 553 Colorado natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#108

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#108 of 553 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Lepisma saccharinum

Silverfish

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-43% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-43% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+19% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+119% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+138% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-43% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% 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

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-43% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-43% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+19% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+119% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+138% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-43% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% 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

#108

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#108 of 553 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common3 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Lepisma saccharinum

Silverfish

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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