Locations in Mesa County, Colorado
Species in Mesa County
Common Species in Mesa County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ephedra viridis
Jointfir
Sarcobatus vermiculatus
greasewood
Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
Crotaphytus collaris
Collared Lizard
Sphaeralcea coccinea
red false mallow
Aspidoscelis tigris
Western Whiptail
Juniperus osteosperma
Utah Juniper
Cercocarpus montanus
mountain-mahogany
Phlox longifolia
long-leaved phlox
Paruroctonus boreus
Artemisia tridentata
Uta stansburiana
Side-blotched Lizard
Euphorbia fendleri
Fendler's euphorbia
Physaria floribunda
point-tip twinpod
Androstephium breviflorum
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Mesa County
Explore 175 documented locations in Mesa County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (3 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (9 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (162 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Mesa County's natural heritage.