Las Animas County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Las Animas County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Las Animas County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Trinidad nearby has 5% more documented species, Las Animas County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Trinidad

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Very Common24.62 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common16 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Very Common13.23 obs.

Quercus undulata

Very Common12 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

Mountain-Mahogany

Very Common12 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common11 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Common11 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common10 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common10 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common9.02 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common9 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Occasional8 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Occasional7.64 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Occasional7 obs.

Paradejeania rutilioides

Occasional6 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional6 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Rare6 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

One-Seed Juniper

Rare6 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Rare6 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Trinidad

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Very Common24.62 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common16 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Very Common13.23 obs.

Quercus undulata

Very Common12 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

Mountain-Mahogany

Very Common12 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common11 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Common11 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common10 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common10 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common9.02 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common9 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Occasional8 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Occasional7.64 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Occasional7 obs.

Paradejeania rutilioides

Occasional6 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional6 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Rare6 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

One-Seed Juniper

Rare6 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Rare6 obs.

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