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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Brittle Cactus


Scrub Oak

Goldmantelziesel

Moss-Rose

Plains Pricklypear

Plateau Fence Lizard


Hood'S Phlox

Woolly Locoweed

Hooker'S Onion

Utah Juniper

Mule Deer

Spotted Towhee

Mountain-Mahogany

Greek Milkweed
Fendler'S Euphorbia
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montrose County County, Colorado
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.
The Montrose County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Montrose County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Naturita, Montrose County hosts 722% more species diversity. This location ranks #93 for species diversity among 100 Montrose County County natural areas, placing it in the 7th percentile for biodiversity.