Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in West Elk Wilderness. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Two Form Bumble Bee

Goldmantelziesel

Skyrocket
American Beaver

Rocky Mountain Columbine

Owl'S-Claws

Sulphur Paintbrush
Greenland Lousewort

Scrub Oak
Quiver-Leaf

Showy Goldeneye

Lewis' Flax
Mule Deer

Yellow-Bellied Marmot


Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Barbey'S Larkspur

Ballhead Sandwort

Richardson'S Geranium

Glueseed
Get all 80 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gunnison County County, Colorado
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 Gunnison County County.
The West Elk Wilderness ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Gunnison County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gunnison County, West Elk Wilderness hosts 7% more species diversity.