Mesa County
Ecosystem Overview
The Mesa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in mesa 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. Compared to nearby Grand Junction, Mesa County hosts 30% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 mesa county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 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
Strigosella africana
African mustard
Vesper bulbosus
Eriocoma hymenoides
Indian mountain ricegrass
Stanleya pinnata
prince's-plume
Androstephium breviflorum
Phlox hoodii
Hood's phlox
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mesa County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mesa Countywithin Mesa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.