Merino

Ecosystem Overview

The Merino ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Logan County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Logan County nearby has 92% more documented species, Merino offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Logan County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Opuntia fragilis

Brittle Cactus

Very Common0.1 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

Sand-Sage

Very Common0.06 obs.

Calidris alba

Pond Bird

Very Common0.06 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Very Common0.05 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.05 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Logan County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-92% vs. current

Sterling

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-92% vs. current

North Sterling State Park

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-81% vs. current

Sterling

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-65% vs. current

Atwood

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-57% vs. current

Crook

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-50% vs. current

Iliff

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Sterling Country Club

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-65% 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 Logan County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Opuntia fragilis

Brittle Cactus

Very Common0.1 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

Sand-Sage

Very Common0.06 obs.

Calidris alba

Pond Bird

Very Common0.06 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Very Common0.05 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.05 obs.

Cleomella serrulata

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Logan County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-92% vs. current

Sterling

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-92% vs. current

North Sterling State Park

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-81% vs. current

Sterling

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-65% vs. current

Atwood

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-57% vs. current

Crook

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-50% vs. current

Iliff

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Sterling Country Club

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-65% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Logan County

-92% species diversity