Englewood
Ecosystem Overview
The Englewood ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in arapahoe county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greenwood Village nearby has 61% more documented species, Englewood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 12 arapahoe county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
Reduvius personatus
Latrodectus hesperus
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Falco mexicanus
Prairie falcon
Eryngium yuccifolium
Rattlesnake-Master
Descurainia sophia
flixweed
Onopordum acanthium
scotch thistle
Sphaeralcea coccinea
red false mallow
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Archilestes grandis
Great Spreadwing
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Troglodytes aedon
House Wren
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Linaria dalmatica
Dalmatian toadflax
Eleodes fusiformis
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Arapahoe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Englewood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Englewoodwithin Arapahoe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.