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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Southern Prairie Lizard
Bollworm

Pillbug

Skyrocket
Coast Wallflower
White-Lined Sphinx

Range Caterpillar Moth

Pandora Pinemoth

Nonesuch

Moss-Rose

Cheatgrass

Spotted-Winged Grasshopper

Poison Milkweed

Salsify

Alyssum

Narrow Beardtongue

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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Las Animas 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 Las Animas County County.
The Starkville ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Las Animas 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 Las Animas County, Starkville hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #64 for species diversity among 100 Las Animas County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th percentile for biodiversity.