Phillips County

Ecosystem Overview

The Phillips County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Phillips County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Paoli, Phillips County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 12 Phillips County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Paoli

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Croton texensis

Very Common3 obs.

Mirabilis linearis

Linear-Leaved Four-O'Clock

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaf Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia davidii

David'S Spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Brickellia suaveolens

Very Common2 obs.

Cycnia collaris

Common2 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

Prairie Spiderwort

Common1.6 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Manroot

Common1.23 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common1.17 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common1 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Chincherry

Common1 obs.

Calidris himantopus

Pond Bird

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional1 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Occasional1 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Rare1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+767%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Holyoke

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+767% vs. current

Haxtun

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Holyoke

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+767% vs. current

Haxtun

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1200% vs. current

County Road 20 5/10

Importance: 0.40

20 species

+290% vs. current

Phillips County Museum

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+767% vs. current

Haxtun Park

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Rodeo

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1200% 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 Phillips County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+767%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Holyoke

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+767% vs. current

Haxtun

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Holyoke

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+767% vs. current

Haxtun

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1200% vs. current

County Road 20 5/10

Importance: 0.40

20 species

+290% vs. current

Phillips County Museum

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+767% vs. current

Haxtun Park

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Rodeo

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Croton texensis

Very Common3 obs.

Mirabilis linearis

Linear-Leaved Four-O'Clock

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaf Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia davidii

David'S Spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Brickellia suaveolens

Very Common2 obs.

Cycnia collaris

Common2 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

Prairie Spiderwort

Common1.6 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Manroot

Common1.23 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common1.17 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common1 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Chincherry

Common1 obs.

Calidris himantopus

Pond Bird

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional1 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Occasional1 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Rare1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Rare1 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Paoli

+0% species diversity