Teller County

Ecosystem Overview

The Teller County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Teller 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 Cripple Creek, Teller County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Teller 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. Cripple Creek

+9900% 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 Common67 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Very Common33 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Silene acaulis

Moss Campion

Very Common31 obs.

Primula angustifolia

Very Common24 obs.

Geum rossii

alpine avens

Common17 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common15 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common13 obs.

Aquilegia saximontana

Common11 obs.

Telesonix jamesii

James's-saxifrage

Common11 obs.

Eritrichium argenteum

Common9 obs.

Oxytropis splendens

Occasional8 obs.

Cirsium scopulorum

Occasional8 obs.

Cherleria obtusiloba

alpine stitchwort

Occasional8 obs.

Noccaea fendleri

Occasional8 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Occasional7 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional7 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Rare7 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Rare6 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Teller County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Cripple Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Skagway Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Manitou Park Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wrights Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Teller County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Teller County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Cripple Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Skagway Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Manitou Park Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wrights Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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. Cripple Creek

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common67 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Very Common33 obs.

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Silene acaulis

Moss Campion

Very Common31 obs.

Primula angustifolia

Very Common24 obs.

Geum rossii

alpine avens

Common17 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common15 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common13 obs.

Aquilegia saximontana

Common11 obs.

Telesonix jamesii

James's-saxifrage

Common11 obs.

Eritrichium argenteum

Common9 obs.

Oxytropis splendens

Occasional8 obs.

Cirsium scopulorum

Occasional8 obs.

Cherleria obtusiloba

alpine stitchwort

Occasional8 obs.

Noccaea fendleri

Occasional8 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Occasional7 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional7 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Rare7 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Rare6 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Rare6 obs.

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