Rio Blanco County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rio Blanco County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco Lake, Rio Blanco County hosts 28% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Rio Blanco County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Rio Blanco Lake

+28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Very Common63 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common43 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common34 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common32 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common29 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common28 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common28 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common23 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common22 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common22 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Common15 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Occasional15 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Occasional14 obs.

Rhodiola rhodantha

red orpine

Occasional14 obs.

Pedicularis racemosa

sickletop betony

Occasional13 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare11 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Rare10 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Rio Blanco County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Rio Blanco Lake

Importance: 0.35

78 species

+28% vs. current

Sleepy Cat Ponds

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Big Beaver Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Kenny Reservior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rangely

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Meeker

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+733% 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 Rio Blanco County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Rio Blanco County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Rio Blanco Lake

Importance: 0.35

78 species

+28% vs. current

Sleepy Cat Ponds

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Big Beaver Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Kenny Reservior

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rangely

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Meeker

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+733% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Rio Blanco Lake

+28% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Very Common63 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common43 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common34 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common32 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common29 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common28 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common28 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common23 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common22 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common22 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Common15 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Occasional15 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Occasional14 obs.

Rhodiola rhodantha

red orpine

Occasional14 obs.

Pedicularis racemosa

sickletop betony

Occasional13 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare11 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Rare10 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Rare9 obs.

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