Summit County

Ecosystem Overview

The Summit County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Summit 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Breckenridge

0% 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 Common59 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Very Common54 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common47 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common41 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common38 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Common35 obs.

Campanula petiolata

Common29 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common28 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Common27 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common24 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common24 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional24 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Occasional22 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Occasional21 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Occasional20 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Occasional20 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Occasional19 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare18 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Rare18 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Breckenridge

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Maggie Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lily Pad Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Boulder Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Keystone Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Frisco

Importance: 0.30

18 species

+456% vs. current

Blue River

Importance: 0.30

10 species

+900% 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 Summit County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Breckenridge

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Maggie Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lily Pad Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rainbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Boulder Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Keystone Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Frisco

Importance: 0.30

18 species

+456% vs. current

Blue River

Importance: 0.30

10 species

+900% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Breckenridge

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common59 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Very Common54 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common47 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common41 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common38 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Common35 obs.

Campanula petiolata

Common29 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common28 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Common27 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common24 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Common24 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional24 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Occasional22 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Occasional21 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Occasional20 obs.

Penstemon whippleanus

Whipple's penstemon

Occasional20 obs.

Bistorta bistortoides

western bistort

Occasional19 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare18 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Rare18 obs.

Calochortus gunnisonii

Rare18 obs.

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