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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Rope-Pear

Broadleaf Milkweed
Purple-Ground-Cherry
Buffalo Gourd
Silverleaf Nightshade


One-Seed Juniper

Scaled Quail
Southern Prairie Lizard
Variegated Fritillary
Lark Bunting
Curve-Billed Thrasher

Plains Pricklypear

Tulip Pricklypear

Small-Flowered Sandpuffs

Antelope


Moss-Rose
Powdered Dancer
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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 Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Las Animas County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Las Animas County, Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #91 for species diversity among 100 Las Animas County County natural areas, placing it in the 9th percentile for biodiversity.