Jumbo Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Jumbo Reservoir ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Mesa County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grand Junction nearby has 79% more documented species, Jumbo Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Mesa County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Junction

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Sidalcea candida

Prairie Mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Viola adunca

Hook Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Carex geyeri

elk sedge

Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common1 obs.

Cardamine cordifolia

heart-leaf bittercress

Common1 obs.

Senecio bigelovii

Common1 obs.

Gentiana parryi

Common1 obs.

Castilleja septentrionalis

Northern Painted-Cup

Common1 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Red-naped sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mesa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Junction

Importance: 0.47

77 species

-79% vs. current

Mesa County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-84% vs. current

Fruita

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-41% vs. current

MacK Mesa Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+167% vs. current

Vega Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Highline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Palisade

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+33% 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 Mesa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mesa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Junction

Importance: 0.47

77 species

-79% vs. current

Mesa County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-84% vs. current

Fruita

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-41% vs. current

MacK Mesa Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+167% vs. current

Vega Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+433% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Highline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Palisade

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+33% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Junction

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Sidalcea candida

Prairie Mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Viola adunca

Hook Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Carex geyeri

elk sedge

Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common1 obs.

Cardamine cordifolia

heart-leaf bittercress

Common1 obs.

Senecio bigelovii

Common1 obs.

Gentiana parryi

Common1 obs.

Castilleja septentrionalis

Northern Painted-Cup

Common1 obs.

Gnophaela vermiculata

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Red-naped sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

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