Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge

Ecosystem Overview

The Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Moffat 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 Moffat County, Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Moffat County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Moffat County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Very Common2 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

Spotted Joepyeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Grayia spinosa

Spiny Hopsage

Very Common1.79 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common1.77 obs.

Psora cerebriformis

Common1.71 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common1.16 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common1.08 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common1.06 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Trachyrhachys kiowa

Kiowa Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Occasional1 obs.

Iva axillaris

Deeproot

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer'S Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera elata

Hooker'S Evening-Primrose

Rare1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-Spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moffat County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Moffat County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+4% vs. current

Skull Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Willow Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Craig

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+6% vs. current

Sand Wash Open Ohv Area

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+15% vs. current

Peterson Draw Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+19% vs. current

Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+27% vs. current

Ant Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+36% 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 Moffat County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Anabrus simplex

Mormon Cricket

Very Common2 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

Spotted Joepyeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Grayia spinosa

Spiny Hopsage

Very Common1.79 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common1.77 obs.

Psora cerebriformis

Common1.71 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common1.16 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common1.08 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common1.06 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Trachyrhachys kiowa

Kiowa Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Occasional1 obs.

Iva axillaris

Deeproot

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

Cedar Waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer'S Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera elata

Hooker'S Evening-Primrose

Rare1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-Spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moffat County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Moffat County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+4% vs. current

Skull Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Willow Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Craig

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+6% vs. current

Sand Wash Open Ohv Area

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+15% vs. current

Peterson Draw Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+19% vs. current

Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+27% vs. current

Ant Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+36% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Moffat County

+4% species diversity