Gunnison
Ecosystem Overview
The Gunnison ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in gunnison county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gunnison County nearby has 93% more documented species, Gunnison offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 gunnison county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Agropyron cristatum
Crested wheatgrass
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Phleum pratense
Timothy
Medicago sativa
lucerne
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Cinclus mexicanus
American Dipper
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gunnisonwithin Gunnison County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.