Sloan Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Sloan Lake ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Denver 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 Grasmere Lake, Sloan Lake hosts 456% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 41 Denver County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 41 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Grasmere Lake

+456% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common124 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common89 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common63 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common47 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common31 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common21 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common14 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common12 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common11 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common11 obs.

Epilobium hirsutum

great hairy willowherb

Common10 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Occasional10 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Occasional9 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional9 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional9 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Occasional8 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional8 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Rare7 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare7 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Rocky Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Barnum Park Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

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 Denver County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Rocky Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Barnum Park Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 41 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Grasmere Lake

+456% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common124 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common89 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common63 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common47 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common31 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common21 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common14 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common12 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common11 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common11 obs.

Epilobium hirsutum

great hairy willowherb

Common10 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Occasional10 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Occasional9 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional9 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional9 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Occasional8 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional8 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Rare7 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare7 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare7 obs.

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