Berkley

Ecosystem Overview

The Berkley ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Colorado, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Colorado nearby has 37% more documented species, Berkley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #103 for species diversity among 553 Colorado natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#103

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#103 of 553 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common10 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common8 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common6 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Common4 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Rare2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-37% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-37% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+31% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+142% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+163% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-37% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% 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 Colorado.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Colorado

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-37% vs. current

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-37% vs. current

Telluride

Importance: 0.59

48 species

+31% vs. current

Air Force Academy

Importance: 0.54

26 species

+142% vs. current

Aspen

Importance: 0.53

24 species

+163% vs. current

Fort Collins

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-37% vs. current

Longmont

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% vs. current

Pueblo

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% 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

#103

Regional Rank

Out of 553 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#103 of 553 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Colorado

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common10 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common8 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common6 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Common4 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare2 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Rare2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Rare2 obs.

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