Montrose
Ecosystem Overview
The Montrose ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in montrose county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montrose County nearby has 59% more documented species, Montrose offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 montrose county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.
Cynomys leucurus
white-tailed prairie dog
Tetradymia spinosa
catclaw horsebrush
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Papilio multicaudata
Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Fulica americana
American Coot
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Gallinago delicata
Wilson's Snipe
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Oak
Anas diazi
Mexican Duck
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Juniperus scopulorum
red-cedar
Hordeum jubatum
foxtail barley
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Glycyrrhiza lepidota
licorice
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Aciurina bigeloviae
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Montrosewithin Montrose County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.