Archuleta County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Archuleta County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Archuleta County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Arboles, Archuleta County hosts 4% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Arboles

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Very Common16.01 obs.

Physaria pruinosa

Pagosa Bladderpod

Very Common16 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common10.72 obs.

Iris missouriensis

Missouri Flag

Very Common10.22 obs.

Eriogonum racemosum

Redroot Wild Buckwheat

Very Common9.99 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Common9.83 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common9 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Common9 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Common9 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common7 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Common7 obs.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain Penstemon

Occasional6.28 obs.

Gentiana parryi

Occasional6.08 obs.

Berberis fendleri

Occasional6 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional6 obs.

Heterotheca hirsutissima

Occasional6 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional6 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Ruddy Mongoose

Rare6 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Alyssum

Rare6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Rare5.48 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Arboles

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Very Common16.01 obs.

Physaria pruinosa

Pagosa Bladderpod

Very Common16 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common10.72 obs.

Iris missouriensis

Missouri Flag

Very Common10.22 obs.

Eriogonum racemosum

Redroot Wild Buckwheat

Very Common9.99 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Common9.83 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common9 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Common9 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Common9 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common7 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Common7 obs.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain Penstemon

Occasional6.28 obs.

Gentiana parryi

Occasional6.08 obs.

Berberis fendleri

Occasional6 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional6 obs.

Heterotheca hirsutissima

Occasional6 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional6 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Ruddy Mongoose

Rare6 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Alyssum

Rare6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Rare5.48 obs.

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