Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Agnes, Jackson County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Agnes

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common9 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Very Common9 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Very Common8 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common8 obs.

Parnassia fimbriata

Very Common8 obs.

Micranthes odontoloma

streambank saxifrage

Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common7 obs.

Erythranthe minor

Common6 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common5 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common5 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Occasional5 obs.

Delphinium barbeyi

tall larkspur

Occasional5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional4 obs.

Urocitellus elegans

Spermophile élégant

Occasional4 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Rare4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Rare4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Walden Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Agnes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Walden Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Agnes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Agnes

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common9 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Very Common9 obs.

Cynomys leucurus

white-tailed prairie dog

Very Common8 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common8 obs.

Parnassia fimbriata

Very Common8 obs.

Micranthes odontoloma

streambank saxifrage

Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common7 obs.

Erythranthe minor

Common6 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common5 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common5 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Occasional5 obs.

Delphinium barbeyi

tall larkspur

Occasional5 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional4 obs.

Urocitellus elegans

Spermophile élégant

Occasional4 obs.

Pediocactus simpsonii

Snowball Pediocactus

Occasional4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Rare4 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Rare4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare4 obs.

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