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Locations in Montrose County, Colorado

Species in Montrose County

Common Species in Montrose County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Opuntia fragilis

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Very Common25 obs.
Mentzelia paradoxensis

Mentzelia paradoxensis

Very Common12 obs.
Quercus gambelii

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Very Common8 obs.
Callospermophilus lateralis

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common8 obs.
Fendlera rupicola

Fendlera rupicola

Common7 obs.
Sceloporus tristichus

Sceloporus tristichus

Plateau Fence Lizard

Common7 obs.
Phlox hoodii

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common7 obs.
Artemisia tridentata

Artemisia tridentata

Common6 obs.
Allium acuminatum

Allium acuminatum

tapertip onion

Occasional6 obs.
Opuntia polyacantha

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional5 obs.
Euphorbia fendleri

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Occasional5 obs.
Cercocarpus montanus

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Occasional5 obs.
Phlox longifolia

Phlox longifolia

long-leaved phlox

Occasional5 obs.
Pipilo maculatus

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Rare5 obs.
Sialia currucoides

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Rare5 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Montrose County

Explore 79 documented locations in Montrose County, Colorado. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

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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 Montrose County's natural heritage.

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