Edgewater
Ecosystem Overview
The Edgewater ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Golden nearby has 55% more documented species, Edgewater offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 23 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Faxonius virilis
virile crayfish
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Persicaria maculosa
red shank
Bassia scoparia
Belvedere
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Chorispora tenella
Beanpodded Mustard
Bromus tectorum
Cheatgrass
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Eleocharis palustris
Common Spike-rush
Cerioporus squamosus
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Edgewater. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Edgewaterwithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.