Montrose County

Ecosystem Overview

The Montrose County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Montrose 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 Montrose, Montrose County hosts 144% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Montrose 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. Montrose

+144% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Very Common25 obs.

Mentzelia paradoxensis

Very Common12 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common8 obs.

Fendlera rupicola

Very Common7 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Common7 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common7 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common6 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common5 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Common5 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Occasional5 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional5 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional5 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional5 obs.

Symphoricarpos rotundifolius

round-leaved snowberry

Occasional4 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Rare4 obs.

Ephedra viridis

Jointfir

Rare4 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Montrose County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Montrose

Importance: 0.45

41 species

+144% vs. current

Naturita

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Olathe

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nucla

Importance: 0.27

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 Montrose County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Montrose County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Montrose

Importance: 0.45

41 species

+144% vs. current

Naturita

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Olathe

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nucla

Importance: 0.27

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. Montrose

+144% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Very Common25 obs.

Mentzelia paradoxensis

Very Common12 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common8 obs.

Fendlera rupicola

Very Common7 obs.

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Common7 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common7 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common6 obs.

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Common6 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common5 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Common5 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Occasional5 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional5 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional5 obs.

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional5 obs.

Symphoricarpos rotundifolius

round-leaved snowberry

Occasional4 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus osteosperma

Utah Juniper

Rare4 obs.

Ephedra viridis

Jointfir

Rare4 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Rare4 obs.

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