Baca County

Ecosystem Overview

The Baca County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Baca 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 Hoopengarner SW-2 Reservoir, Baca County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Baca County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hoopengarner SW-2 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common5 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Very Common4 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common2 obs.

Proboscidea louisianica

Purple-Flower Devil'S-Claw

Very Common2 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Common2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common2 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Common2 obs.

Chlosyne gorgone

Gorgone Checkerspot

Common2 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Common2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Occasional2 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Myriopteris rufa

Occasional2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha alternata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Baca County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Two Buttes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pritchett

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Campo

Importance: 0.24

20 species

+400% 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 Baca County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Baca County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Two Buttes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pritchett

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Campo

Importance: 0.24

20 species

+400% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hoopengarner SW-2 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common5 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Very Common4 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common2 obs.

Proboscidea louisianica

Purple-Flower Devil'S-Claw

Very Common2 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Common2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common2 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Common2 obs.

Chlosyne gorgone

Gorgone Checkerspot

Common2 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Common2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Occasional2 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Myriopteris rufa

Occasional2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Disonycha alternata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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