Keystone
Ecosystem Overview
The Keystone ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in summit county, colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Breckenridge nearby has 72% more documented species, Keystone offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 summit county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sedum lanceolatum
spear-leaved stonecrop
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Perisoreus canadensis
Gray Jay (Northern)
Pinus contorta
Lodgepole pine
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Alces alces
Eich
Abies lasiocarpa
Subalpine Fir
Calochortus gunnisonii
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Linum lewisii
wild blue flax
Saxifraga bronchialis
matted saxifrage
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Gentianopsis barbellata
Castilleja occidentalis
western paintbrush
Penstemon whippleanus
Whipple's penstemon
Pedicularis groenlandica
Greenland lousewort
Eremogone fendleri
Fendler's sandwort
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Summit County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Keystonewithin Summit County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.