Las Animas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Las Animas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Las Animas 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 Trinidad, Las Animas County hosts 117% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Las Animas 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. Trinidad

+117% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common16 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common16 obs.

Quercus undulata

Very Common12 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common11 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common11 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Common11 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common10 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common9 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common7 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common7 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Common6 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional6 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional6 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Occasional6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional6 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri milk-vetch

Occasional6 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional6 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Rare6 obs.

Paradejeania rutilioides

Rare6 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Las Animas County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Trinidad

Importance: 0.46

46 species

+117% vs. current

North Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Starkville

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Trinidad Lake

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 Las Animas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Las Animas County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Trinidad

Importance: 0.46

46 species

+117% vs. current

North Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Starkville

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Trinidad Lake

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. Trinidad

+117% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common16 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common16 obs.

Quercus undulata

Very Common12 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common11 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common11 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Common11 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common10 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common9 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common7 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Common7 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Common6 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional6 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional6 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Occasional6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional6 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri milk-vetch

Occasional6 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional6 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Rare6 obs.

Paradejeania rutilioides

Rare6 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare6 obs.

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