Grand Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Grand Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in grand 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 Grand County nearby has 89% more documented species, Grand Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 grand county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.
Selasphorus platycercus
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Aquilegia coerulea
Rocky Mountain columbine
Salvelinus fontinalis
brook trout
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Alces alces
Eich
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Pterospora andromedea
Pinedrops
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Artemisia tridentata
Empidonax difficilis
Pacific-slope Flycatcher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grand County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Grand Lakewithin Grand County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.