Littleton

Ecosystem Overview

The Littleton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Colorado, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #46 for species diversity among 553 Colorado natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 553 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Very Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia adamsii

Yellow-billed Loon

Very Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Trirhabda nitidicollis

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela purpurea

Purple Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+108% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+285% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+317% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+108% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+285% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+317% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 553 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Very Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common3 obs.

Gavia adamsii

Yellow-billed Loon

Very Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Trirhabda nitidicollis

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela purpurea

Purple Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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