Yuma County

Ecosystem Overview

The Yuma County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Yuma 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 Fishing Pond, Yuma County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Yuma 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. Fishing Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Liatris lancifolia

Very Common4 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Very Common3 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus sericoleucus

silky orophaca

Common3 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common2 obs.

Muhlenbergia pungens

sandhill muhly

Common2 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

needle-and-thread

Common2 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Common2 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional2 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Rare2 obs.

Spharagemon collare

Mottled Sand Locust

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Yuma County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Stalker Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wray

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bonny Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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 Yuma County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Yuma County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Stalker Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wray

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Yuma

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bonny 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. Fishing Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Liatris lancifolia

Very Common4 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Very Common3 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Astragalus sericoleucus

silky orophaca

Common3 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common2 obs.

Muhlenbergia pungens

sandhill muhly

Common2 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

needle-and-thread

Common2 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Common2 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional2 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Rare2 obs.

Spharagemon collare

Mottled Sand Locust

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Rare2 obs.

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