Cheyenne County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cheyenne County ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheyenne County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kit Carson, Cheyenne County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Cheyenne County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Kit Carson

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Very Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Very Common2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Rare1 obs.

Physoconops fronto

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kit Carson

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+900% vs. current

Cheyenne Wells

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+4900% 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 Cheyenne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kit Carson

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+900% vs. current

Cheyenne Wells

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Kit Carson

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Very Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Very Common2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common1 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Rare1 obs.

Physoconops fronto

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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