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The Rio Grande County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Rio Grande 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 Del Norte, Rio Grande County hosts 359% more species diversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.
Quiver-Leaf
Redhead
Golden Currant

Black-Billed Magpie
Mountain Bluebird

Great Horned Owl

Rocky Mountain Penstemon

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Stonewall Rim Lichen

Plains Pricklypear

Common Toadskin Lichen
White-Crowned Sparrow
Cinnamon Teal
Teal
Dark-Eyed Junco

Common Stonecrop

Compact Phlox

Red Orpine

Alpine Spring Beauty

Moss-Rose
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