Delta County

Ecosystem Overview

The Delta County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Delta 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 Delta, Delta County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Delta County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Delta

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common6 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common5 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Very Common5 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common4 obs.

Gentiana parryi

Very Common4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common4 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common4 obs.

Ribes montigenum

Common4 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Common3 obs.

Delphinium scaposum

Occasional3 obs.

Ochotona princeps

American pika

Occasional3 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

annual wheatgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Occasional3 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional3 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus idaeus

raspberry

Rare3 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare3 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Delta County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Delta

Importance: 0.45

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Sweitzer 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 Delta County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Delta County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Delta

Importance: 0.45

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Sweitzer 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Delta

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common6 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common5 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Very Common5 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common4 obs.

Gentiana parryi

Very Common4 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common4 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common4 obs.

Ribes montigenum

Common4 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Common3 obs.

Delphinium scaposum

Occasional3 obs.

Ochotona princeps

American pika

Occasional3 obs.

Eremopyrum triticeum

annual wheatgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Occasional3 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional3 obs.

Calochortus nuttallii

sego-lily

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus idaeus

raspberry

Rare3 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare3 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

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