Wheat Ridge
Ecosystem Overview
The Wheat Ridge ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in jefferson 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 23 jefferson county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Toxicodendron rydbergii
Western Poison Ivy
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Linaria vulgaris
common toadflax
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Fulica americana
American Coot
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jefferson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wheat Ridge. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wheat Ridgewithin Jefferson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.