Minturn
Ecosystem Overview
The Minturn ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in eagle county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Vail nearby has 50% more documented species, Minturn offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 eagle county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Rhopalomyia pomum
Frasera speciosa
Valeriana occidentalis
Lithospermum ruderale
wayside gromwell
Ribes inerme
white-stemmed gooseberry
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Senecio integerrimus
gaugeplant
Collinsia parviflora
Littleflower Collinsia
Artemisia tridentata
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Cynoglossum officinale
Common houndstongue
Hydrophyllum capitatum
dwarf waterleaf
Vicia americana
peavine
Heuchera parvifolia
little-leaved alumroot
Puccinia monoica
Anax junius
Green Darner
Mertensia brevistyla
Potentilla pulcherrima
soft cinquefoil
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Eagle County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Minturn. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Minturnwithin Eagle County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.