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

Oleaster

Saltbush

Moss-Rose

Saltlover

Tumbleweed

Jointfir
Bumble Bee
Fourwing Saltbush
Desert Cottontail
Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly
Blue Dasher
Medick

Bluemustard

Point-Tip Twinpod

Utah Serviceberry

Plateau Striped Whiptail

Salsify

Annual Wheatgrass
Dulcamara
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mesa 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 Mesa County County.
The Little Book Cliffs Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Mesa 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 Grand Junction, Little Book Cliffs Wilderness Study Area hosts 4% more species diversity.