Archuleta County

Ecosystem Overview

The Archuleta County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Archuleta 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 Chama Lake, Archuleta County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Archuleta County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chama Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Physaria pruinosa

frosty bladderpod

Very Common16 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common12 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common9 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Very Common9 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common7 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common7 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Common7 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common7 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common6 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common6 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Common6 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Occasional6 obs.

Berberis fendleri

Occasional6 obs.

Heterotheca hirsutissima

Occasional6 obs.

Allium geyeri

Geyer's wild onion

Occasional5 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Occasional5 obs.

Fendlera rupicola

Occasional5 obs.

Eriogonum racemosum

redroot wild buckwheat

Rare5 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Rare4 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Archuleta County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Pagosa Springs

Importance: 0.31

35 species

+186% vs. current

Pinon Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 Archuleta County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Archuleta County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Pagosa Springs

Importance: 0.31

35 species

+186% vs. current

Pinon Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chama Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Physaria pruinosa

frosty bladderpod

Very Common16 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common12 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common9 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Very Common9 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common7 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common7 obs.

Cylindropuntia whipplei

Common7 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common7 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common6 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common6 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Common6 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Occasional6 obs.

Berberis fendleri

Occasional6 obs.

Heterotheca hirsutissima

Occasional6 obs.

Allium geyeri

Geyer's wild onion

Occasional5 obs.

Oenothera cespitosa

tufted evening-primrose

Occasional5 obs.

Fendlera rupicola

Occasional5 obs.

Eriogonum racemosum

redroot wild buckwheat

Rare5 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Rare4 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare4 obs.

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