Snowmass Village

Ecosystem Overview

The Snowmass Village ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Pitkin County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Aspen, Snowmass Village hosts 133% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Pitkin County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Aspen

+133% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Senecio eremophilus

desert ragwort

Very Common4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common3 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Very Common3 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Very Common2 obs.

Acer glabrum

Rocky Mountain maple

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common2 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common2 obs.

Erigeron speciosus

aspen fleabane

Common2 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional2 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Goatsbeard

Occasional2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional1 obs.

Thinopyrum intermedium

intermediate wheatgrass

Rare1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Rare1 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+143%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Pitkin County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+133% vs. current

Pitkin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Maroon Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+522% vs. current

Snowmass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% 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 Pitkin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+143%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Pitkin County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+133% vs. current

Pitkin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Maroon Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+522% vs. current

Snowmass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Aspen

+133% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Senecio eremophilus

desert ragwort

Very Common4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common3 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Very Common3 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Very Common2 obs.

Acer glabrum

Rocky Mountain maple

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common2 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common2 obs.

Erigeron speciosus

aspen fleabane

Common2 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional2 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Goatsbeard

Occasional2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional1 obs.

Thinopyrum intermedium

intermediate wheatgrass

Rare1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Rare1 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Rare1 obs.

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