Dolores County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dolores County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Dolores 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 Cold Reservoir, Dolores County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Dolores County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cold Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Orthocarpus purpureoalbus

violet owl-clover

Very Common8 obs.

Physaria acutifolia

Very Common8 obs.

Gutierrezia elegans

Very Common7 obs.

Eriogonum racemosum

redroot wild buckwheat

Very Common6 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Very Common4 obs.

Sclerocactus parviflorus

Small-flower Fishhook Cactus

Common4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common4 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common3 obs.

Oenothera lavandulifolia

Common3 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common3 obs.

Chrysothamnus depressus

long-flower rabbitbrush

Common3 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional3 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional3 obs.

Helianthella microcephala

Occasional3 obs.

Aspidoscelis velox

Plateau Striped Whiptail

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare2 obs.

Crossidius pulchellus

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Dolores County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Dove Creek

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Rico

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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 Dolores County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Dolores County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Dove Creek

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Rico

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cold Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Orthocarpus purpureoalbus

violet owl-clover

Very Common8 obs.

Physaria acutifolia

Very Common8 obs.

Gutierrezia elegans

Very Common7 obs.

Eriogonum racemosum

redroot wild buckwheat

Very Common6 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Very Common4 obs.

Sclerocactus parviflorus

Small-flower Fishhook Cactus

Common4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common4 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Common3 obs.

Oenothera lavandulifolia

Common3 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common3 obs.

Chrysothamnus depressus

long-flower rabbitbrush

Common3 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional3 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional3 obs.

Helianthella microcephala

Occasional3 obs.

Aspidoscelis velox

Plateau Striped Whiptail

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne acastus

Sagebrush Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare2 obs.

Crossidius pulchellus

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Rare2 obs.

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