Saguache County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saguache County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Saguache County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Trites Lake, Saguache County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Saguache County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Trites Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Neoparrya lithophila

Very Common11 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common9 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common9 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Very Common9 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common8 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Common8 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common8 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Common8 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common8 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Common7 obs.

Hymenoxys grandiflora

Common6 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Occasional6 obs.

Agoseris glauca

Arctic agoseris

Occasional6 obs.

Sidalcea neomexicana

New Mexico checker

Occasional6 obs.

Gentianopsis barbellata

Occasional6 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Occasional6 obs.

Pinus aristata

Colorado Bristlecone Pine

Occasional6 obs.

Veronica plantaginea

Rare6 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare6 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Saguache County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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 Saguache County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Saguache County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Trites Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Neoparrya lithophila

Very Common11 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common9 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Very Common9 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Very Common9 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common8 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Common8 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common8 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Common8 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common8 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Common7 obs.

Hymenoxys grandiflora

Common6 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Occasional6 obs.

Agoseris glauca

Arctic agoseris

Occasional6 obs.

Sidalcea neomexicana

New Mexico checker

Occasional6 obs.

Gentianopsis barbellata

Occasional6 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Occasional6 obs.

Pinus aristata

Colorado Bristlecone Pine

Occasional6 obs.

Veronica plantaginea

Rare6 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare6 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Rare5 obs.

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