Mancos

Ecosystem Overview

The Mancos ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Montezuma County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montezuma County nearby has 63% more documented species, Mancos 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

vs. Montezuma County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1.31 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Alyssum

Very Common1.31 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common1 obs.

Dane'S Blood

Occasional0.92 obs.

Rhopalomyia utahensis

Occasional0.85 obs.

Paonias excaecata

Blinded Sphinx

Rare0.67 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

Red-Cedar

Rare0.45 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Rare0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montezuma County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Montezuma County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-63% vs. current

Mesa Verde Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Menefee Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Weber Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Dolores

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-65% vs. current

Cortez

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-65% vs. current

Mesa Verde National Park

Importance: 0.70

67 species

-58% vs. current

Cortez

Importance: 0.60

35 species

-20% 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 Montezuma County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1.31 obs.

Alyssum simplex

Alyssum

Very Common1.31 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common1 obs.

Dane'S Blood

Occasional0.92 obs.

Rhopalomyia utahensis

Occasional0.85 obs.

Paonias excaecata

Blinded Sphinx

Rare0.67 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

Red-Cedar

Rare0.45 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Rare0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montezuma County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Montezuma County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-63% vs. current

Mesa Verde Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Menefee Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Weber Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Dolores

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-65% vs. current

Cortez

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-65% vs. current

Mesa Verde National Park

Importance: 0.70

67 species

-58% vs. current

Cortez

Importance: 0.60

35 species

-20% 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

vs. Montezuma County

-63% species diversity