Gunbarrel

Ecosystem Overview

The Gunbarrel ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Boulder County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boulder nearby has 11% more documented species, Gunbarrel offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 56 Boulder County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 56 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Boulder

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common19 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Very Common7 obs.

Euphorbia davidii

Toothed Spurge

Very Common7 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common4 obs.

Camelina microcarpa

Littlepod false flax

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Penstemon angustifolius

narrow beardtongue

Common3 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Common2 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Common2 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Occasional2 obs.

Descurainia sophia

flixweed

Occasional2 obs.

Musineon divaricatum

plains musineon

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional2 obs.

Centaurea diffusa

Diffuse knapweed

Rare2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boulder County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-11% vs. current

Boulder County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-11% vs. current

Baseline Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+324% vs. current

Stearns Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+642% vs. current

Harper Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1171% vs. current

Lake MacIntosh

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1171% vs. current

Finch Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1680% vs. current

Coot Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2125% 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 Boulder County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boulder County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-11% vs. current

Boulder County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-11% vs. current

Baseline Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+324% vs. current

Stearns Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+642% vs. current

Harper Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1171% vs. current

Lake MacIntosh

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1171% vs. current

Finch Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1680% vs. current

Coot Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2125% 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 56 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Boulder

-11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common19 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Very Common7 obs.

Euphorbia davidii

Toothed Spurge

Very Common7 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common4 obs.

Camelina microcarpa

Littlepod false flax

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Penstemon angustifolius

narrow beardtongue

Common3 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Common2 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Common2 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Occasional2 obs.

Descurainia sophia

flixweed

Occasional2 obs.

Musineon divaricatum

plains musineon

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional2 obs.

Centaurea diffusa

Diffuse knapweed

Rare2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare2 obs.

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