Huerfano County

Ecosystem Overview

The Huerfano County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Huerfano 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 Walsenburg, Huerfano County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Huerfano 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. Walsenburg

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common7 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common6 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Very Common3 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common3 obs.

Pedicularis parryi

Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Common3 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Common3 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Common2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common2 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia alba

Occasional2 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Occasional2 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Occasional2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare2 obs.

Melanerpes lewis

Lewis's Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Huerfano County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Walsenburg

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Marina Resevoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

La Veta

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+1011% 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 Huerfano County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Huerfano County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Walsenburg

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Marina Resevoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

La Veta

Importance: 0.26

9 species

+1011% 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. Walsenburg

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common7 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common6 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Very Common3 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common3 obs.

Pedicularis parryi

Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Common3 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Common3 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Common2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common2 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia alba

Occasional2 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Occasional2 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Occasional2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare2 obs.

Melanerpes lewis

Lewis's Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

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