Frisco
Ecosystem Overview
The Frisco ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in summit county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Breckenridge nearby has 82% more documented species, Frisco offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 summit county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Sympetrum danae
Black Darter
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Sympetrum pallipes
Striped Meadowhawk
Corvus corax
common raven
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Galium boreale
northern bedstraw
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Matricaria discoidea
pineapple weed
Centaurea diffusa
Diffuse knapweed
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Pica hudsonia
Black-billed Magpie
Pinus contorta
Lodgepole pine
Dasiphora fruticosa
Widdy
Blitum capitatum
strawberry-spinach
Linaria vulgaris
common toadflax
Salmo trutta
River Trout
Arceuthobium americanum
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Summit County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Friscowithin Summit County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.