Sunnyside
Ecosystem Overview
The Sunnyside ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in denver county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grasmere Lake nearby has 17% more documented species, Sunnyside offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 41 denver county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Echinargus isola
Reakirt'S Blue
Papilio multicaudata
Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Enoplognatha ovata
Platycryptus californicus
jumping spiders
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Malva neglecta
dwarf mallow
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Campanula rapunculoides
Rampion bellflower
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Denver County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sunnysidewithin Denver County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.