Garfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Garfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Garfield 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 Glenwood Springs, Garfield County hosts 203% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Garfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Glenwood Springs

+203% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common79 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common39 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common18 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common16 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common9 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common7 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common6 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common6 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Common5 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common4 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Occasional4 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional4 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional4 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional4 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional4 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Rare3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare3 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Glenwood Springs

Importance: 0.46

33 species

+203% vs. current

Rifle

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Hanging Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rifle Gap Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Trappers Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carbondale

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Silt

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.30

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 Garfield County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Glenwood Springs

Importance: 0.46

33 species

+203% vs. current

Rifle

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Hanging Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rifle Gap Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Trappers Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carbondale

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Silt

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.30

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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Glenwood Springs

+203% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common79 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common39 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common18 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common16 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common9 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common7 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common6 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common6 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Common5 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common4 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Occasional4 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional4 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional4 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional4 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional4 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Rare3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare3 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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