Gilpin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gilpin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Gilpin 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 Upper Crater Lake, Gilpin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Gilpin 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. Upper Crater Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calypso bulbosa

Fairy Slipper

Very Common24 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common13 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common6 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common6 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common6 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Common5 obs.

Arceuthobium americanum

Common5 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common4 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Dimelaena oreina

Occasional4 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Occasional3 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Rare3 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Rare3 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Gilpin County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Black Hawk

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Dory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Gilpin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Gilpin County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Black Hawk

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Dory Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 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. Upper Crater Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calypso bulbosa

Fairy Slipper

Very Common24 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common13 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common6 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common6 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common6 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Common5 obs.

Arceuthobium americanum

Common5 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common4 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Dimelaena oreina

Occasional4 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Occasional3 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Rare3 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Rare3 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

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