Karval Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Karval Reservoir ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lincoln County nearby has 88% more documented species, Karval Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Very Common1 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Very Common1 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

bush moonflower

Common1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

Arriba

Importance: 0.24

11 species

+9% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

Arriba

Importance: 0.24

11 species

+9% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Very Common1 obs.

Plegadis falcinellus

Glossy Ibis

Very Common1 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

bush moonflower

Common1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Occasional1 obs.

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