Sleepy Cat Ponds
Ecosystem Overview
The Sleepy Cat Ponds ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in rio blanco county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rio Blanco County nearby has 75% more documented species, Sleepy Cat Ponds offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 rio blanco county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Ribes aureum
Buffalo Currant
Cynoglossum officinale
Common houndstongue
Lonicera involucrata
Californian Honeysuckle
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Geranium richardsonii
Richardson's geranium
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Scrophularia lanceolata
Lanceleaf Figwort
Humulus neomexicanus
Enallagma annexum
Northern Bluet
Typha latifolia
bulrush
Thymelicus lineola
Essex Skipper
Libellula quadrimaculata
four spotted chaser
Sympetrum pallipes
Striped Meadowhawk
Leucorrhinia intacta
Dot-tailed Whiteface
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rio Blanco County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sleepy Cat Ponds. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sleepy Cat Pondswithin Rio Blanco County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.