West Colfax
Ecosystem Overview
The West Colfax ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in denver county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grasmere Lake, West Colfax hosts 239% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 41 denver county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Microcentrum rhombifolium
Broadwinged Katydid
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Yucca glauca
small soapweed yucca
Cardinalis sinuatus
Pyrrhuloxia
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Phymata americana
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Medicago sativa
lucerne
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Dipsacus fullonum
teasel
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Vespula pensylvanica
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Colfaxwithin Denver County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.