Montgomery Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Montgomery Reservoir ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Park County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Park County nearby has 85% more documented species, Montgomery Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Park 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Park County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common2 obs.

Rhodiola integrifolia

king's-crown

Very Common1 obs.

Oreoxis alpina

Very Common1 obs.

Noccaea fendleri

Very Common1 obs.

Erigeron pinnatisectus

Very Common1 obs.

Gentiana fremontii

lowly gentian

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis parryi

Common1 obs.

Viola adunca

Hook Violet

Common1 obs.

Trifolium dasyphyllum

whip-root clover

Common1 obs.

Lewisia pygmaea

Pygmy Bitterroot

Common1 obs.

Micranthes rhomboidea

Occasional1 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Campanula uniflora

Occasional1 obs.

Rhizoplaca novomexicana

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Park County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Park County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Fairplay

Importance: 0.45

3 species

+400% vs. current

Elk Falls Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Columbia Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Antero Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+88% vs. current

Lake George Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1400% 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 Park County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Park County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Park County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Fairplay

Importance: 0.45

3 species

+400% vs. current

Elk Falls Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Columbia Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Antero Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+88% vs. current

Lake George Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1400% 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Park County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common2 obs.

Rhodiola integrifolia

king's-crown

Very Common1 obs.

Oreoxis alpina

Very Common1 obs.

Noccaea fendleri

Very Common1 obs.

Erigeron pinnatisectus

Very Common1 obs.

Gentiana fremontii

lowly gentian

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis parryi

Common1 obs.

Viola adunca

Hook Violet

Common1 obs.

Trifolium dasyphyllum

whip-root clover

Common1 obs.

Lewisia pygmaea

Pygmy Bitterroot

Common1 obs.

Micranthes rhomboidea

Occasional1 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Campanula uniflora

Occasional1 obs.

Rhizoplaca novomexicana

Occasional1 obs.

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