Carrizo Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Carrizo Springs ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Baca County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Baca County nearby has 78% more documented species, Carrizo Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 100 Baca County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Very Common0.35 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.35 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Very Common0.35 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common0.23 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Very Common0.17 obs.

Dysphania atriplicifolia

Winged Pigweed

Common0.15 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Common0.15 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Common0.12 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Common0.12 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Common0.12 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.11 obs.

Penstemon ambiguus

Bush Penstemon

Occasional0.11 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Occasional0.11 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Occasional0.1 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Hairy Cliffbrake

Occasional0.1 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baca County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Baca County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Campo

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-26% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Pritchett

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Vilas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Vilas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Vilas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Campo

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-26% 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 Baca County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Very Common0.35 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.35 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Very Common0.35 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common0.23 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Very Common0.17 obs.

Dysphania atriplicifolia

Winged Pigweed

Common0.15 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Common0.15 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Common0.12 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Common0.12 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Common0.12 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.11 obs.

Penstemon ambiguus

Bush Penstemon

Occasional0.11 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Occasional0.11 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Occasional0.1 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Hairy Cliffbrake

Occasional0.1 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Bunting

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baca County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Baca County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Campo

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-26% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Pritchett

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Vilas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Vilas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Vilas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Campo

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-26% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations