Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 Karval Reservoir, Lincoln County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Karval Reservoir

+733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common17 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common6 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Very Common4 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Very Common3 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogbane Dyssodia

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

annual wild buckwheat

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common3 obs.

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Oonopsis engelmannii

Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common3 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum effusum

spreading wild buckwheat

Common3 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional3 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional3 obs.

Musineon divaricatum

plains musineon

Occasional3 obs.

Allium textile

textile onion

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Hippopedon capito

Apache Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Karval Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Arriba

Importance: 0.24

11 species

+809% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Karval Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Arriba

Importance: 0.24

11 species

+809% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Karval Reservoir

+733% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common17 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common6 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Very Common4 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Very Common3 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogbane Dyssodia

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

annual wild buckwheat

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common3 obs.

No image

Oonopsis engelmannii

Common3 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common3 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum effusum

spreading wild buckwheat

Common3 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional3 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional3 obs.

Musineon divaricatum

plains musineon

Occasional3 obs.

Allium textile

textile onion

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Hippopedon capito

Apache Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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