Capulin Volcano National Monument

Ecosystem Overview

The Capulin Volcano National Monument ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 33 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 33 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Very Common46 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common34 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common21 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common20.82 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Very Common20 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common14 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common13 obs.

Allium cernuum

Wild Onion

Common13 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common13 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

Mourningcloak

Common13 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Common11 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Occasional10 obs.

Aliciella pinnatifida

Sticky Gilia

Occasional9 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional8 obs.

Malacosoma californica

Occasional8 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Occasional7 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional7 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Rare7 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Rare7 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+126%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

0% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.70

67 species

+18% vs. current

Folsom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Clayton Lake State Park And Dinosaur Trackways

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+126% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Capulin

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Grande

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+778% vs. current

Clayton Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1480% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+126%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

0% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.70

67 species

+18% vs. current

Folsom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Clayton Lake State Park And Dinosaur Trackways

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+126% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Capulin

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Grande

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+778% vs. current

Clayton Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1480% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 33 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Very Common46 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common34 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common21 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common20.82 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Very Common20 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common14 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common13 obs.

Allium cernuum

Wild Onion

Common13 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common13 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

Mourningcloak

Common13 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Common11 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Occasional10 obs.

Aliciella pinnatifida

Sticky Gilia

Occasional9 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional8 obs.

Malacosoma californica

Occasional8 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Occasional7 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional7 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Rare7 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Rare7 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare6 obs.

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