Sloan Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Sloan Lake ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in denver county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grasmere Lake, Sloan Lake hosts 161% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 41 denver county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Iris pseudacorus
yellow flag, yellow iris
Epilobium hirsutum
great hairy willowherb
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Lycopus asper
western water-horehound
Rumex crispus
curled dock
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Oswego Bass
Aphis nerii
oleander aphid
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Eristalis stipator
Larinus carlinae
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sloan Lakewithin Denver County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.