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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.


Scrub Oak
Tree Lizard

Crevice Spiny Lizard

Alligator Juniper

Arizona Walnut

Apache-Plume
Boxelder

Rope-Pear

Short-Horned Lizard


Mormon Tea

Amberlily

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Longleaf Pennellia

New Mexico Locust

Side-Oats Grama

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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Socorro County County, New Mexico
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Socorro County County.
The Sixmile Canyon ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Socorro County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Socorro County, Sixmile Canyon hosts 1% more species diversity.