Park County

Ecosystem Overview

The Park County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Park 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 Fairplay, Park County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Park County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairplay

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common71 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common56 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common35 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common25 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common25 obs.

Physaria alpina

Common24 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Common22 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Common18 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common18 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Common17 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common17 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional15 obs.

Geranium richardsonii

Richardson's geranium

Occasional15 obs.

Pinus aristata

Colorado Bristlecone Pine

Occasional15 obs.

Oxytropis sericea

silky locoweed

Occasional13 obs.

Campanula petiolata

Occasional12 obs.

Oxytropis splendens

Occasional11 obs.

Jamesia americana

Rare11 obs.

Artemisia frigida

fringed-sage

Rare10 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Park County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairplay

Importance: 0.45

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Montgomery Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Elk Falls Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Columbia Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Antero Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake George Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Park County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Park County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairplay

Importance: 0.45

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Montgomery Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Elk Falls Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Columbia Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Antero Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake George Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairplay

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common71 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common56 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common35 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Very Common25 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common25 obs.

Physaria alpina

Common24 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Common22 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Common18 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common18 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Common17 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Common17 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional15 obs.

Geranium richardsonii

Richardson's geranium

Occasional15 obs.

Pinus aristata

Colorado Bristlecone Pine

Occasional15 obs.

Oxytropis sericea

silky locoweed

Occasional13 obs.

Campanula petiolata

Occasional12 obs.

Oxytropis splendens

Occasional11 obs.

Jamesia americana

Rare11 obs.

Artemisia frigida

fringed-sage

Rare10 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Rare10 obs.

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