West Highland
Ecosystem Overview
The West Highland ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in denver county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grasmere Lake nearby has 33% more documented species, West Highland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 41 denver county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Eupeodes volucris
Merodon equestris
Hover fly
Bourletiella hortensis
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Prunus virginiana
Common Chokecherry
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Helophilus latifrons
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Ulmus pumila
Manchurian Elm
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Highlandwithin Denver County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.