Jumbo Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Jumbo Reservoir ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in mesa county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grand Junction nearby has 79% more documented species, Jumbo Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 mesa county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Hymenoxys hoopesii
orange-sneezeweed
Sidalcea candida
Prairie Mallow
Viola adunca
Hook Violet
Lonicera involucrata
Californian Honeysuckle
Melospiza lincolnii
Lincoln Sparrow
Carex geyeri
elk sedge
Lemna minor
common duckweed
Cardamine cordifolia
heart-leaf bittercress
Senecio bigelovii
Gentiana parryi
Castilleja septentrionalis
Northern Painted-Cup
Gnophaela vermiculata
Phalaris arundinacea
reed-grass, reed-canary grass
Equisetum arvense
field horsetail
Urtica dioica
European Nettle
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Red-naped sapsucker
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mesa County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Jumbo Reservoir. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Jumbo Reservoirwithin Mesa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.