Steamboat Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Steamboat Lake ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Routt County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Routt County nearby has 60% more documented species, Steamboat Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Routt County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Routt County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Limenitis weidemeyerii

Weidemeyer'S Admiral

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Icaricia saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Occasional2 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Occasional1 obs.

Anthocharis julia

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Rare1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Routt County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Routt County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-60% vs. current

Gilpin Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1900% vs. current

Stagecoach Resevoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+700% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+1233% vs. current

Hans Peak Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1900% 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 Routt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Routt County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Routt County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-60% vs. current

Gilpin Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1900% vs. current

Stagecoach Resevoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+700% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+1233% vs. current

Hans Peak Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Routt County

-60% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Limenitis weidemeyerii

Weidemeyer'S Admiral

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Icaricia saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Occasional2 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Occasional1 obs.

Anthocharis julia

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Rare1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare1 obs.

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