Bent County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bent County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Bent 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 Las Animas, Bent County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Bent 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. Las Animas

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Common2 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Ageneotettix deorum

White-whiskered Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela fulgida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Bent County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Las Animas

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Hasty

Importance: 0.20

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lake Hasty

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

John Martin 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 Bent County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Bent County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Las Animas

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Hasty

Importance: 0.20

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lake Hasty

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

John Martin 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 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. Las Animas

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Common2 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional1 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Ageneotettix deorum

White-whiskered Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela fulgida

Rare1 obs.

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