Johnson Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Johnson Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in saguache county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Saguache County nearby has 89% more documented species, Johnson Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 saguache 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 11 total documented species.
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Fulica americana
American Coot
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Long-billed Dowitcher
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Chordeiles minor
common nighthawk
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Phalaropus tricolor
wilson’s phalarope
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saguache County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Johnson Lakewithin Saguache County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.