Highland
Ecosystem Overview
The Highland ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in denver county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grasmere Lake, Highland hosts 89% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 41 denver county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Eupeodes volucris
Lygaeus kalmii
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Malva neglecta
dwarf mallow
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Latrodectus hesperus
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Marchantia polymorpha
Common Liverwort
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Aegopodium podagraria
Ashweed
Chorispora tenella
Beanpodded Mustard
Onopordum acanthium
scotch thistle
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Plantago major
Great Plantain
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Highlandwithin Denver County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.