Elbert County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Elbert County ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Silver Lake, Elbert County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Elbert County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Penstemon auriberbis

Very Common10 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

two-groove milk-vetch

Very Common4 obs.

Astragalus laxmannii

Laxmann's milk-vetch

Very Common4 obs.

Eremogone hookeri

Hooker's sandwort

Very Common3 obs.

Dalea candida

white tassel-flower

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus drummondii

Common3 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Common2 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common2 obs.

Allium textile

textile onion

Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Eremogone fendleri

Fendler's sandwort

Occasional2 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Serrate-Leaved Evening-Primrose

Occasional2 obs.

Penstemon secundiflorus

Occasional2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Occasional2 obs.

Phemeranthus confertiflorus

New Mexico fameflower

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Brachiacantha albifrons

Rare2 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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Penstemon auriberbis

Very Common10 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

two-groove milk-vetch

Very Common4 obs.

Astragalus laxmannii

Laxmann's milk-vetch

Very Common4 obs.

Eremogone hookeri

Hooker's sandwort

Very Common3 obs.

Dalea candida

white tassel-flower

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus drummondii

Common3 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Common2 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common2 obs.

Allium textile

textile onion

Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Eremogone fendleri

Fendler's sandwort

Occasional2 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Serrate-Leaved Evening-Primrose

Occasional2 obs.

Penstemon secundiflorus

Occasional2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Occasional2 obs.

Phemeranthus confertiflorus

New Mexico fameflower

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Brachiacantha albifrons

Rare2 obs.

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