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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Oleaster
Bumble Bee


Jointfir
Dulcamara
Tiger Whiptail

Utah Juniper

Bluemustard

Woolly Locoweed

Collared Lizard

Prince'S-Plume

Colorado Four-O'Clock
Honeybee
Cherry Plum

Pinyon Pine

Moss-Rose
Modesty
Side-Blotched Lizard

Mountain-Mahogany

Oriental Cockroach
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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 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Mesa County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mesa County nearby has 1% more documented species, Grand Junction offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.