Kiowa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kiowa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Kiowa 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 Neesopah Reservoir, Kiowa County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Kiowa 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. Neesopah Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common8 obs.

Ellipsoptera nevadica

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Pentacora signoreti

Very Common3 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Common3 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common2 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus lakinus

Lakin Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Panicum capillare

witch grass

Occasional2 obs.

Holbrookia maculata

Lesser Earless Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional2 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela tenuisignata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kiowa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Neeskah Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Eads

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Neenoshe Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

13 species

+669% vs. current

Neegronda Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% 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 Kiowa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kiowa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Neeskah Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Eads

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Neenoshe Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

13 species

+669% vs. current

Neegronda Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% 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. Neesopah Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common8 obs.

Ellipsoptera nevadica

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Pentacora signoreti

Very Common3 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common3 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Common3 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common2 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus lakinus

Lakin Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Panicum capillare

witch grass

Occasional2 obs.

Holbrookia maculata

Lesser Earless Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional2 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela tenuisignata

Rare2 obs.

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