Minturn

Ecosystem Overview

The Minturn ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Eagle 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 Vail nearby has 50% more documented species, Minturn offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Eagle County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vail

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Rhopalomyia pomum

Very Common4 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common4 obs.

Valeriana occidentalis

Very Common3 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Ribes inerme

white-stemmed gooseberry

Very Common2 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common2 obs.

Senecio integerrimus

gaugeplant

Common2 obs.

Collinsia parviflora

Littleflower Collinsia

Common2 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Occasional1 obs.

Heuchera parvifolia

little-leaved alumroot

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia monoica

Occasional1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Mertensia brevistyla

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla pulcherrima

soft cinquefoil

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Eagle County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Vail

Importance: 0.49

36 species

-50% vs. current

Eagle County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-82% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+200% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+500% 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 Eagle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Eagle County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Vail

Importance: 0.49

36 species

-50% vs. current

Eagle County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-82% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+500% vs. current

Avon

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+200% vs. current

Eagle

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+500% 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vail

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Rhopalomyia pomum

Very Common4 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Very Common4 obs.

Valeriana occidentalis

Very Common3 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Ribes inerme

white-stemmed gooseberry

Very Common2 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common2 obs.

Senecio integerrimus

gaugeplant

Common2 obs.

Collinsia parviflora

Littleflower Collinsia

Common2 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Occasional1 obs.

Heuchera parvifolia

little-leaved alumroot

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia monoica

Occasional1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Mertensia brevistyla

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla pulcherrima

soft cinquefoil

Rare1 obs.

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