San Miguel County

Ecosystem Overview

The San Miguel County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in San Miguel County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Las Vegas, San Miguel County hosts 186% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 San Miguel County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Las Vegas

+186% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common11 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common8 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Very Common7 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common6 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common6 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Common6 obs.

Phlox nana

Santa Fe phlox

Common6 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Common5 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common5 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common5 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

antelope-sage

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional5 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Occasional5 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Rare4 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Rare4 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in San Miguel County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

35 species

+186% 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 San Miguel County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in San Miguel County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Las Vegas

Importance: 0.41

35 species

+186% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Las Vegas

+186% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common11 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Very Common8 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Very Common7 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common6 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common6 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Common6 obs.

Phlox nana

Santa Fe phlox

Common6 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Common5 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common5 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common5 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

antelope-sage

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional5 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Occasional5 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Rare4 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Rare4 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare4 obs.

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