Garfield County
Ecosystem Overview
The Garfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in garfield county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Glenwood Springs, Garfield County hosts 203% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 garfield county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Helianthus annuus
Garden Sunflower
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Medicago sativa
lucerne
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Papilio eurymedon
Pallid Tiger Swallowtail
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Agropyron cristatum
Crested wheatgrass
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Onopordum acanthium
scotch thistle
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Linum lewisii
wild blue flax
Boisea trivittata
Papilio zelicaon
Western Swallowtail
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Regional Wildlife Network
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