Lamar
Ecosystem Overview
The Lamar ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in prowers 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 Prowers County nearby has 48% more documented species, Lamar offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 prowers county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus
Lupinus pusillus
low lupine
Chortophaga viridifasciata
Greenstriped Grasshopper
Lithospermum incisum
yellow gromwell
Troglodytes aedon
House Wren
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Nymphalis antiopa
camberwell beauty
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Bibio albipennis
Pholisora catullus
Common Sootywing
Empidonax minimus
Least Flycatcher
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Broad-winged Hawk
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Pogonomyrmex occidentalis
western harvester ant
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Prowers County
Discover 6 other wildlife-rich locations near Lamar. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lamarwithin Prowers County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.