Dove Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Dove Creek ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Dolores County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dolores County nearby has 23% more documented species, Dove Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Dolores County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Dolores County

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Linaria dalmatica

Balkan Toadflax

Very Common0.75 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Very Common0.75 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common0.72 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common0.63 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Very Common0.46 obs.

Sclerocactus parviflorus

Small-Flower Fishhook Cactus

Common0.43 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

Tulip Pricklypear

Common0.35 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Common0.34 obs.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

Matchweed

Common0.26 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Common0.26 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common0.25 obs.

Vesper constancei

Occasional0.25 obs.

Phoradendron juniperinum

Occasional0.25 obs.

Townsendia incana

Occasional0.22 obs.

Rhopalomyia pomum

Occasional0.22 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional0.13 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah Serviceberry

Occasional0.12 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Rare0.12 obs.

Penstemon eatonii

Eaton'S Penstemon

Rare0.12 obs.

Lathyrus eucosmus

Semmly Vetchling

Rare0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dolores County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Dolores County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-23% vs. current

Lone Mesa State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-29% vs. current

Rico

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+714% vs. current

Dove Creek

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1325% vs. current

Bradfield Campground

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+470% vs. current

Rico

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+850% vs. current

Dove Creek

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1325% vs. current

Sheep Mountain

Importance: 0.40

55 species

+4% 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 Dolores County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dolores County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Dolores County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-23% vs. current

Lone Mesa State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-29% vs. current

Rico

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+714% vs. current

Dove Creek

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1325% vs. current

Bradfield Campground

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+470% vs. current

Rico

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+850% vs. current

Dove Creek

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1325% vs. current

Sheep Mountain

Importance: 0.40

55 species

+4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Linaria dalmatica

Balkan Toadflax

Very Common0.75 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Very Common0.75 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common0.72 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common0.63 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Very Common0.46 obs.

Sclerocactus parviflorus

Small-Flower Fishhook Cactus

Common0.43 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

Tulip Pricklypear

Common0.35 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Common0.34 obs.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

Matchweed

Common0.26 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Common0.26 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common0.25 obs.

Vesper constancei

Occasional0.25 obs.

Phoradendron juniperinum

Occasional0.25 obs.

Townsendia incana

Occasional0.22 obs.

Rhopalomyia pomum

Occasional0.22 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional0.13 obs.

Amelanchier utahensis

Utah Serviceberry

Occasional0.12 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Rare0.12 obs.

Penstemon eatonii

Eaton'S Penstemon

Rare0.12 obs.

Lathyrus eucosmus

Semmly Vetchling

Rare0.11 obs.

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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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Dolores County

-23% species diversity