Alamosa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Alamosa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Alamosa 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 Alamosa, Alamosa County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Alamosa County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Alamosa

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common9 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Very Common8 obs.

Ladeania lanceolata

wild lemonweed

Very Common5 obs.

Penstemon virgatus

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common4 obs.

Ribes leptanthum

trumpet gooseberry

Common4 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common4 obs.

Tripterocalyx micranthus

small-flowered sandpuffs

Common4 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common4 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common3 obs.

Nucifraga columbiana

Clark's Nutcracker

Common3 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional3 obs.

Lucanus mazama

Occasional3 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Rare2 obs.

Lophocampa ingens

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Alamosa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Alamosa

Importance: 0.46

7 species

+1329% 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 Alamosa County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Alamosa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Alamosa

Importance: 0.46

7 species

+1329% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Alamosa

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common9 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Very Common8 obs.

Ladeania lanceolata

wild lemonweed

Very Common5 obs.

Penstemon virgatus

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common4 obs.

Ribes leptanthum

trumpet gooseberry

Common4 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common4 obs.

Tripterocalyx micranthus

small-flowered sandpuffs

Common4 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common4 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common3 obs.

Nucifraga columbiana

Clark's Nutcracker

Common3 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional3 obs.

Lucanus mazama

Occasional3 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Botaurus lentiginosus

American Bittern

Rare2 obs.

Lophocampa ingens

Rare2 obs.

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