John Martin Reservoir State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The John Martin Reservoir State Park ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Bent 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. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 79 Bent County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 79 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Bent County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common2.38 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common1.38 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Common1 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Common1 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common1 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

Sand-Sage

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Ageneotettix deorum

White-Whiskered Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

Mourningcloak

Occasional1 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Rare1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Rare1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bent County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Bent County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

0% vs. current

Las Animas

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+744% vs. current

Las Animas

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+850% vs. current

Point Campground

Importance: 0.50

76 species

0% vs. current

Lake Hasty Campground

Importance: 0.50

75 species

+1% vs. current

Hasty

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+4% vs. current

Caddoa

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+4% vs. current

Caddoa Group Campground

Importance: 0.50

70 species

+9% 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 Bent County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bent County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Bent County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

0% vs. current

Las Animas

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+744% vs. current

Las Animas

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+850% vs. current

Point Campground

Importance: 0.50

76 species

0% vs. current

Lake Hasty Campground

Importance: 0.50

75 species

+1% vs. current

Hasty

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+4% vs. current

Caddoa

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+4% vs. current

Caddoa Group Campground

Importance: 0.50

70 species

+9% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common2.38 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common1.38 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Common1 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Common1 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common1 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

Sand-Sage

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Ageneotettix deorum

White-Whiskered Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

Mourningcloak

Occasional1 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Rare1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Rare1 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Rare1 obs.

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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 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 79 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Bent County

0% species diversity