Las Animas Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Las Animas ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Bent County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bent County nearby has 88% more documented species, Las Animas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 79 Bent County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 79 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Bent County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Very Common0.36 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Common0.26 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common0.13 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common0.08 obs.

Cicindela fulgida

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bent County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Bent County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-88% vs. current

John Martin Reservoir State Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-88% vs. current

Las Animas

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+13% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Very Common0.36 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Common0.26 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common0.13 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common0.08 obs.

Cicindela fulgida

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bent County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Bent County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-88% vs. current

John Martin Reservoir State Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-88% vs. current

Las Animas

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+13% vs. current

76 species

-88% vs. current

Lake Hasty Campground

Importance: 0.50

75 species

-88% vs. current

Caddoa

Importance: 0.50

73 species

-88% vs. current

Hasty

Importance: 0.50

73 species

-88% vs. current

Caddoa Group Campground

Importance: 0.50

70 species

-87% 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 Bent County County.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 79 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Bent County

-88% species diversity