Grand Junction
Ecosystem Overview
The Grand Junction ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in mesa county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mesa County nearby has 23% more documented species, Grand Junction offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 mesa county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Blatta orientalis
common cockroach, oriental cockroach
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Brephidium exilis
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Halogeton glomeratus
Salsola tragus
Prickly Russian thistle
Lepidium perfoliatum
Clasping pepperweed
Rhus trilobata
Scytodes thoracica
Spitting Spider
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Descurainia sophia
flixweed
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Pogonomyrmex occidentalis
western harvester ant
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Polyphylla decemlineata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mesa County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Grand Junctionwithin Mesa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.