Park County
Ecosystem Overview
The Park County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in park 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 Fairplay, Park County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 park county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Sedum lanceolatum
spear-leaved stonecrop
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Physaria alpina
Dasiphora fruticosa
Widdy
Lonicera involucrata
Californian Honeysuckle
Juniperus communis
juniper
Calochortus gunnisonii
Aquilegia coerulea
Rocky Mountain columbine
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Geranium richardsonii
Richardson's geranium
Pinus aristata
Colorado Bristlecone Pine
Oxytropis sericea
silky locoweed
Campanula petiolata
Oxytropis splendens
Jamesia americana
Artemisia frigida
fringed-sage
Allium cernuum
nodding wild onion
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Park County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Park County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Park Countywithin Park County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.