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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Brittle Cactus

Greek Milkweed

Tufted Evening-Primrose

Thorny Horsebrush
Mountain Bluebird
Gambel'S Quail

Moss-Rose
Western Bluebird

Scrub Oak


White-Tailed Prairie Dog
Golden Currant

Crested Wheatgrass


Oleaster
Foxtail

Mexican Duck

Hooker'S Onion

Goldmantelziesel

Plateau Fence Lizard
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montrose 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 Montrose County County.
The Montrose ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Montrose County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montrose County nearby has 5% more documented species, Montrose offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.