Denver County

Ecosystem Overview

The Denver County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Denver 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 Garfield Lake, Denver County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 41 Denver County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 41 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Garfield Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common161 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common133 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common111 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common110 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common102 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common83 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common47 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common43 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common39 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common36 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common34 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional33 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional32 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional32 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional28 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional26 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Occasional24 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare22 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Rare21 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Rocky Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Berkeley 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 Denver County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Rocky Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Berkeley 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 41 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Garfield Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common161 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common133 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common111 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common110 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common102 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common83 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common47 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common43 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common39 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common36 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common34 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional33 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional32 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional32 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional28 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional26 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Occasional24 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare22 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Rare21 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Rare21 obs.

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