City And County Of Broomfield

Ecosystem Overview

The City And County Of Broomfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in City and County of Broomfield, 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 West Lake, City And County Of Broomfield hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 City and County of Broomfield 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. West Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Symphyotrichum ciliatum

Alkali Aster

Very Common19 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common5 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common5 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Very Common4 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

two-groove milk-vetch

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common4 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common4 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogbane Dyssodia

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common3 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common3 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional3 obs.

Melanoplus lakinus

Lakin Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Arphia conspersa

Speckle-winged Rangeland Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura damula

Plains Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in City and County of Broomfield County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Josh's Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mathew Glasser Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Great Western Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sienna Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Parkway Circle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 City and County of Broomfield County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in City and County of Broomfield County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Josh's Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mathew Glasser Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Great Western Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sienna Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Parkway Circle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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. West Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Symphyotrichum ciliatum

Alkali Aster

Very Common19 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common5 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common5 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Very Common4 obs.

Astragalus bisulcatus

two-groove milk-vetch

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common4 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common4 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogbane Dyssodia

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common3 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common3 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional3 obs.

Melanoplus lakinus

Lakin Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Arphia conspersa

Speckle-winged Rangeland Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura damula

Plains Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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