Routt County

Ecosystem Overview

The Routt County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Routt 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 Steamboat Lake, Routt County hosts 150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Routt County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Steamboat Lake

+150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common20 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Very Common16 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common13 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Very Common13 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common13 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common11 obs.

Tharsalea rubidus

Common11 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common11 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common10 obs.

Icaricia saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional10 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional9 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional9 obs.

Tharsalea heteronea

Occasional9 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Occasional9 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Occasional8 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Rare8 obs.

Euchloe ausonides

Large Marble

Rare8 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Routt County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Steamboat Lake

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+150% vs. current

Gilpin Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Stagecoach Resevoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Hans Peak Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 Routt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Routt County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Steamboat Lake

Importance: 0.35

40 species

+150% vs. current

Gilpin Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Stagecoach Resevoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Hans Peak Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Steamboat Lake

+150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common20 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Very Common16 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common13 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Very Common13 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common13 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common11 obs.

Tharsalea rubidus

Common11 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common11 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common10 obs.

Icaricia saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common10 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional10 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional9 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional9 obs.

Tharsalea heteronea

Occasional9 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Occasional9 obs.

Corallorhiza maculata

Large Coralroot

Occasional8 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Rare8 obs.

Euchloe ausonides

Large Marble

Rare8 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Rare8 obs.

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