Rio Blanco County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Rio Blanco County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Meeker, Rio Blanco County hosts 3% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Meeker

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

Owl'S-Claws

Very Common63 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common43 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California Veratrum

Very Common34 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Very Common32 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common29 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common28 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Fireweed

Common28 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

Showy Goldeneye

Common23 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common22 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Gypsyflower

Common22 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

California Honeysuckle

Common16 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Occasional15 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland Lousewort

Occasional14 obs.

Rhodiola rhodantha

Red Orpine

Occasional14 obs.

Pedicularis racemosa

Leafy Lousewort

Occasional13 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Pieris rapae

Small White

Rare11 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

American Bistort

Rare10 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple'S Penstemon

Rare9 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Meeker

+3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

Owl'S-Claws

Very Common63 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common43 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California Veratrum

Very Common34 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Very Common32 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common29 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common28 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Fireweed

Common28 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

Showy Goldeneye

Common23 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common22 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Gypsyflower

Common22 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

California Honeysuckle

Common16 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Occasional15 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland Lousewort

Occasional14 obs.

Rhodiola rhodantha

Red Orpine

Occasional14 obs.

Pedicularis racemosa

Leafy Lousewort

Occasional13 obs.

Calidris minutilla

Pond Bird

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Pieris rapae

Small White

Rare11 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

American Bistort

Rare10 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple'S Penstemon

Rare9 obs.

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