Montrose

Ecosystem Overview

The Montrose ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Montrose County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montrose County nearby has 59% more documented species, Montrose offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Montrose County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Montrose County

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Very Common2 obs.

Tetradymia spinosa

catclaw horsebrush

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common1 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Rare1 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Montrose County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Montrose County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-59% vs. current

Naturita

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Olathe

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Nucla

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+1950% 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 Montrose County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Montrose County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Montrose County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-59% vs. current

Naturita

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Olathe

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Nucla

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+1950% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Montrose County

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Very Common2 obs.

Tetradymia spinosa

catclaw horsebrush

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common1 obs.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Rare1 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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