Hinsdale County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hinsdale County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Hinsdale 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 Sloan Lake, Hinsdale County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Hinsdale County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Sloan Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common7 obs.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain penstemon

Very Common6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common5 obs.

Rhodiola integrifolia

king's-crown

Very Common5 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Very Common5 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common5 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Common5 obs.

Allium geyeri

Geyer's wild onion

Common5 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common4 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common4 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Common4 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Occasional4 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional4 obs.

Castilleja rhexifolia

rosy paintbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Phlox condensata

compact phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Hedysarum occidentale

western sweet-vetch

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare3 obs.

Ochotona princeps

American pika

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hinsdale County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Pete's Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Williams Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rio Grande Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Thompson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Troutvale Reservoir Number 1

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rito Hondo Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake San Cristobal

Importance: 0.17

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 Hinsdale County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hinsdale County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Pete's Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Williams Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rio Grande Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Thompson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Troutvale Reservoir Number 1

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rito Hondo Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake San Cristobal

Importance: 0.17

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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Sloan Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common7 obs.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain penstemon

Very Common6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common5 obs.

Rhodiola integrifolia

king's-crown

Very Common5 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Very Common5 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common5 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Common5 obs.

Allium geyeri

Geyer's wild onion

Common5 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common4 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common4 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

orange-sneezeweed

Common4 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Occasional4 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional4 obs.

Castilleja rhexifolia

rosy paintbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Phlox condensata

compact phlox

Occasional4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Hedysarum occidentale

western sweet-vetch

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare3 obs.

Ochotona princeps

American pika

Rare3 obs.

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