Snowmass Village
Ecosystem Overview
The Snowmass Village ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in pitkin county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Aspen, Snowmass Village hosts 133% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 pitkin county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.
Senecio eremophilus
desert ragwort
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Picea engelmannii
Engelmann spruce
Collomia linearis
Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet
Acer glabrum
Rocky Mountain maple
Aquilegia coerulea
Rocky Mountain columbine
Linum lewisii
wild blue flax
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Heliomeris multiflora
showy goldeneye
Erigeron speciosus
aspen fleabane
Medicago sativa
lucerne
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Tragopogon dubius
Goatsbeard
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Veratrum californicum
California false hellebore
Thinopyrum intermedium
intermediate wheatgrass
Piranga ludoviciana
western tanager
Perisoreus canadensis
Gray Jay (Northern)
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pitkin County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Snowmass Village. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Snowmass Villagewithin Pitkin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.