Nucla

Ecosystem Overview

The Nucla ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Montrose County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montrose County nearby has 86% more documented species, Nucla offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Montrose County

-86% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Blatta orientalis

Oriental Cockroach

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus cerasifera

Cherry Plum

Very Common1 obs.

Eleodes fusiformis

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common0.84 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common0.61 obs.

Chordeiles acutipennis

Lesser Nighthawk

Common0.48 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

Northern Phalarope

Common0.47 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Ruddy Mongoose

Common0.29 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montrose County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Montrose County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-86% vs. current

Tabeguache Special Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Roubideau Special Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Dolores River Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Camel Back Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Montrose

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-86% vs. current

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-86% vs. current

Montrose

Importance: 0.70

63 species

-84% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Blatta orientalis

Oriental Cockroach

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus cerasifera

Cherry Plum

Very Common1 obs.

Eleodes fusiformis

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common0.84 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common0.61 obs.

Chordeiles acutipennis

Lesser Nighthawk

Common0.48 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

Northern Phalarope

Common0.47 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Ruddy Mongoose

Common0.29 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montrose County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Montrose County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-86% vs. current

Tabeguache Special Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Roubideau Special Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Dolores River Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Camel Back Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Montrose

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-86% vs. current

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-86% vs. current

Montrose

Importance: 0.70

63 species

-84% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Montrose County

-86% species diversity