Lake County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake 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 Leadville, Lake County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Leadville

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common28 obs.

Physaria alpina

Very Common20 obs.

Agriades glandon

Glandon Blue

Very Common11 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common8 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common8 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Common8 obs.

Astragalus leptaleus

Common8 obs.

Geum rossii

alpine avens

Common7 obs.

Ipomopsis globularis

Common7 obs.

Eritrichium argenteum

Common6 obs.

Trifolium dasyphyllum

whip-root clover

Common6 obs.

Ericameria discoidea

white-stem goldenbush

Occasional6 obs.

Bombus sylvicola

Forest bumble bee

Occasional6 obs.

Urocitellus elegans

Spermophile élégant

Occasional6 obs.

Cercyonis oetus

Small Wood-Nymph

Occasional6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine cordifolia

heart-leaf bittercress

Occasional5 obs.

Bistorta vivipara

Viviparous Knotweed

Rare5 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare5 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lake County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Leadville

Importance: 0.47

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Turquoise Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lake County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Leadville

Importance: 0.47

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Turquoise Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Leadville

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common28 obs.

Physaria alpina

Very Common20 obs.

Agriades glandon

Glandon Blue

Very Common11 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common8 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common8 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Common8 obs.

Astragalus leptaleus

Common8 obs.

Geum rossii

alpine avens

Common7 obs.

Ipomopsis globularis

Common7 obs.

Eritrichium argenteum

Common6 obs.

Trifolium dasyphyllum

whip-root clover

Common6 obs.

Ericameria discoidea

white-stem goldenbush

Occasional6 obs.

Bombus sylvicola

Forest bumble bee

Occasional6 obs.

Urocitellus elegans

Spermophile élégant

Occasional6 obs.

Cercyonis oetus

Small Wood-Nymph

Occasional6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine cordifolia

heart-leaf bittercress

Occasional5 obs.

Bistorta vivipara

Viviparous Knotweed

Rare5 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare5 obs.

Perisoreus canadensis

Gray Jay (Northern)

Rare5 obs.

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