Eldora

Ecosystem Overview

The Eldora ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Boulder County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Boulder nearby has 32% more documented species, Eldora offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 56 Boulder County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 56 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Boulder

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Streptopus amplexifolius

Cucumber-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common4 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Common3 obs.

Aculus tetanothrix

Common2 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common2 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Common2 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Occasional2 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Occasional2 obs.

Crucibulum cyathiforme

Occasional2 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Occasional2 obs.

Rhizocarpon geographicum

Occasional2 obs.

Phleum pratense

Timothy

Rare2 obs.

Idiopidonia pedalis

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boulder County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-32% vs. current

Boulder County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-32% vs. current

Baseline Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+224% vs. current

Stearns Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+467% vs. current

Harper Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+871% vs. current

Lake MacIntosh

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+871% vs. current

Finch Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1260% vs. current

Coot Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1600% 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 Boulder County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Boulder County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Boulder

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-32% vs. current

Boulder County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-32% vs. current

Baseline Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+224% vs. current

Stearns Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+467% vs. current

Harper Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+871% vs. current

Lake MacIntosh

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+871% vs. current

Finch Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1260% vs. current

Coot Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1600% 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 56 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Boulder

-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Streptopus amplexifolius

Cucumber-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common4 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Common3 obs.

Aculus tetanothrix

Common2 obs.

Castilleja linariifolia

Wyoming paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common2 obs.

Pyrola asarifolia

large wintergreen

Common2 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Occasional2 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Occasional2 obs.

Crucibulum cyathiforme

Occasional2 obs.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Occasional2 obs.

Rhizocarpon geographicum

Occasional2 obs.

Phleum pratense

Timothy

Rare2 obs.

Idiopidonia pedalis

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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