Rocky Mountain Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Rocky Mountain Lake ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Denver County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grasmere Lake nearby has 67% more documented species, Rocky Mountain Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 41 Denver County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 41 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Grasmere Lake

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Vespula pensylvanica

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

-87% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-67% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

-25% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+50% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+200% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+500% vs. current

Barnum Park Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+500% vs. current

Berkeley Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+500% 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 Denver County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Denver County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Sloan Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

-87% vs. current

Grasmere Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-67% vs. current

Ferril Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

-25% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+50% vs. current

Smith Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+200% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+500% vs. current

Barnum Park Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+500% vs. current

Berkeley Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+500% 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 41 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Grasmere Lake

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Vespula pensylvanica

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common1 obs.

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Common1 obs.

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