Craig

Ecosystem Overview

The Craig ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Moffat County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moffat County nearby has 1% more documented species, Craig offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Moffat County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Moffat County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common26.13 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

Giant Thistle

Very Common10.27 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common7 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common5 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Very Common4.52 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common3.71 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common3.41 obs.

Tetradymia canescens

Grey Horsebrush

Common3.32 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Common3 obs.

Asperugo procumbens

German-Madwort

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common2.77 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional2.76 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional2.73 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Balkan Toadflax

Occasional2.69 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Occasional2.63 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Occasional2.63 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional2.52 obs.

Ipomopsis tenuituba

Rare2 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Rare2 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Rare1.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moffat County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Moffat County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-1% vs. current

Skull Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Willow Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-5% vs. current

Sand Wash Open Ohv Area

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+9% vs. current

Peterson Draw Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+13% vs. current

Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+20% vs. current

Ant Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+29% 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 72 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common26.13 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

Giant Thistle

Very Common10.27 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common7 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common5 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Very Common4.52 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common3.71 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common3.41 obs.

Tetradymia canescens

Grey Horsebrush

Common3.32 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Common3 obs.

Asperugo procumbens

German-Madwort

Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common2.77 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional2.76 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional2.73 obs.

Linaria dalmatica

Balkan Toadflax

Occasional2.69 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Occasional2.63 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Occasional2.63 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional2.52 obs.

Ipomopsis tenuituba

Rare2 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Rare2 obs.

Purshia tridentata

Bitterbrush

Rare1.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Moffat County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Moffat County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-1% vs. current

Skull Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Willow Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-5% vs. current

Sand Wash Open Ohv Area

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+9% vs. current

Peterson Draw Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+13% vs. current

Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+20% vs. current

Ant Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+29% 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Moffat County

-1% species diversity