Thurston Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Thurston Lake ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in prowers county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lamar nearby has 91% more documented species, Thurston Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 prowers county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Thurston Lakewithin Prowers County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.