Ouray County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ouray County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Ouray 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 Onion Lakes, Ouray County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Ouray 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. Onion Lakes

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common7 obs.

Cypseloides niger

American Black Swift

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Physaria rectipes

straight bladderpod

Common5 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Common5 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common4 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common4 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common4 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Occasional4 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Occasional4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Delphinium barbeyi

tall larkspur

Occasional3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Rare3 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Rare3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Ouray County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Ouray

Importance: 0.34

61 species

+64% vs. current

Ridgway

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Loghill Village

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ridgway Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% vs. current

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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 Ouray County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Ouray County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Ouray

Importance: 0.34

61 species

+64% vs. current

Ridgway

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Loghill Village

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ridgway Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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. Onion Lakes

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common9 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common7 obs.

Cypseloides niger

American Black Swift

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Physaria rectipes

straight bladderpod

Common5 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Common5 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common4 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common4 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common4 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Occasional4 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Occasional4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Delphinium barbeyi

tall larkspur

Occasional3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Rare3 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Rare3 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Rare3 obs.

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