Salida
Ecosystem Overview
The Salida ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in chaffee 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 Chaffee County nearby has 94% more documented species, Salida offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 chaffee county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Ascalapha odorata
Black Witch
Papilio multicaudata
Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail
Latrodectus hesperus
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Salidawithin Chaffee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.