Indian Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Indian Hills ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Golden nearby has 90% more documented species, Indian Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 23 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Sceloporus consobrinus
Southern Prairie Lizard
Prunus virginiana
Common Chokecherry
Melanoplus dawsoni
Dawson's Locust
Cyclosa conica
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Pediocactus simpsonii
Snowball Pediocactus
Oenothera coronopifolia
Sedum lanceolatum
spear-leaved stonecrop
Opuntia polyacantha
Plains Pricklypear
Linaria dalmatica
Dalmatian toadflax
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Indian Hills. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Indian Hillswithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.