West Colfax

Ecosystem Overview

The West Colfax ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Denver County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grasmere Lake, West Colfax hosts 239% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 41 Denver County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 41 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Grasmere Lake

+239% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Microcentrum rhombifolium

Broadwinged Katydid

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis sinuatus

Pyrrhuloxia

Common2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Phymata americana

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+455%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+30% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+239% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+663% vs. current

Rocky Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+917% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Barnum Park Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+455%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+30% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+239% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+663% vs. current

Rocky Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+917% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Barnum Park Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 41 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Grasmere Lake

+239% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Microcentrum rhombifolium

Broadwinged Katydid

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis sinuatus

Pyrrhuloxia

Common2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Phymata americana

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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