Prowers County

Ecosystem Overview

The Prowers County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Prowers County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Granada, Prowers County hosts 789% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Prowers County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Granada

+789% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common4.13 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common3.24 obs.

Descurainia sophia

Flixweed

Very Common3 obs.

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Rare2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Canary

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+196%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prowers County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Lamar

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Lamar

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+45% vs. current

Granada

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Holly

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Wiley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Historic Granada War Relocation Center (camp Amache), 1942-1945

in Granada

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+789% vs. current

Lamar Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2567% vs. current

Willow Creek Park

in Lamar

Importance: 0.50

55 species

+45% 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 Prowers County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common4.13 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common3.24 obs.

Descurainia sophia

Flixweed

Very Common3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+196%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prowers County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Lamar

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Lamar

Importance: 0.70

55 species

+45% vs. current

Granada

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Holly

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Wiley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Historic Granada War Relocation Center (camp Amache), 1942-1945

in Granada

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+789% vs. current

Lamar Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2567% vs. current

Willow Creek Park

in Lamar

Importance: 0.50

55 species

+45% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Granada

+789% species diversity