Moffat County

Ecosystem Overview

The Moffat County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Moffat 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 Craig, Moffat County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Moffat County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Craig

+525% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common42 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Very Common16 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Very Common9 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common7 obs.

Tetradymia canescens

common horshbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common7 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common6 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common6 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Common6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common6 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common5 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

yellow rabbitbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional5 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional4 obs.

Trifolium hybridum

alsike clover

Occasional4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare4 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare4 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Moffat County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Craig

Importance: 0.45

16 species

+525% vs. current

Dinosaur

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wilson Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% 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 Moffat County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Moffat County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Craig

Importance: 0.45

16 species

+525% vs. current

Dinosaur

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wilson Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Craig

+525% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common42 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Very Common16 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Very Common9 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common7 obs.

Tetradymia canescens

common horshbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common7 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common6 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common6 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Common6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common6 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common5 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

yellow rabbitbrush

Occasional5 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional5 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional4 obs.

Trifolium hybridum

alsike clover

Occasional4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare4 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare4 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Rare4 obs.

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