Durango
Ecosystem Overview
The Durango ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in la plata 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 #1 for species diversity among 5 la plata county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Cercocarpus montanus
mountain-mahogany
Aciurina bigeloviae
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
Glycyrrhiza lepidota
licorice
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Juniperus scopulorum
red-cedar
Boisea trivittata
Alyssum simplex
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Fendlera rupicola
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in La Plata County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Durangowithin La Plata County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.