Crowley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Crowley County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Crowley 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 Olney Springs Reservoir, Crowley County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Crowley County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Olney Springs Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common3 obs.

Metator pardalinus

Blue-legged Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Boopedon nubilum

Ebony Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Aeoloplides turnbulli

Russianthistle Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Common2 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common2 obs.

Spharagemon collare

Mottled Sand Locust

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes picta

Painted Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Rare2 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Crowley County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Ordway Town Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Ordway

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sugar City

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Henry

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Meredith Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% 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 Crowley County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Crowley County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Ordway Town Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Ordway

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sugar City

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Henry

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Meredith Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Olney Springs Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common3 obs.

Metator pardalinus

Blue-legged Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Boopedon nubilum

Ebony Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Aeoloplides turnbulli

Russianthistle Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Common2 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common2 obs.

Spharagemon collare

Mottled Sand Locust

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes picta

Painted Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Rare2 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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