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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Bumble Bee

Oriental Cockroach
Honeybee

Morrison Bumblebee

Oleaster

Flixweed
Scarole

Spitting Spider
White-Lined Sphinx
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Kochia
Mexican-Hat

Horseradish

Jumping Spiders
Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly


Prince'S-Plume

Matweed

Cottonwood

Saltlover
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mesa County County, Colorado
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 Mesa County County.
The Grand Junction ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Mesa County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grand Junction, Grand Junction hosts 7% more species diversity.