Gunnison County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Gunnison County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Gunnison County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Elk Wilderness nearby has 6% more documented species, Gunnison 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

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. West Elk Wilderness

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain Columbine

Very Common51.23 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common37.6 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

California Honeysuckle

Very Common32.92 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Goldmantelziesel

Very Common32 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

Skyrocket

Very Common31 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Common30 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common28 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Common26 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple'S Penstemon

Common25.58 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common25.07 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-Bellied Marmot

Common25 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland Lousewort

Occasional23 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

Owl'S-Claws

Occasional22 obs.

Hymenoxys grandiflora

Occasional22 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Occasional20 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Fireweed

Occasional19 obs.

Campanula petiolata

Occasional19 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

Showy Goldeneye

Rare18 obs.

Castilleja occidentalis

Western Paintbrush

Rare18 obs.

Castilleja septentrionalis

Sulphur Paintbrush

Rare18 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

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. West Elk Wilderness

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain Columbine

Very Common51.23 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common37.6 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

California Honeysuckle

Very Common32.92 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Goldmantelziesel

Very Common32 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

Skyrocket

Very Common31 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Common30 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common28 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Common26 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple'S Penstemon

Common25.58 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common25.07 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-Bellied Marmot

Common25 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland Lousewort

Occasional23 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

Owl'S-Claws

Occasional22 obs.

Hymenoxys grandiflora

Occasional22 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Occasional20 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Fireweed

Occasional19 obs.

Campanula petiolata

Occasional19 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

Showy Goldeneye

Rare18 obs.

Castilleja occidentalis

Western Paintbrush

Rare18 obs.

Castilleja septentrionalis

Sulphur Paintbrush

Rare18 obs.

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