Mora County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mora County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Mora 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 Pecos Baldy Lake, Mora County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Mora County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

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. Pecos Baldy Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Very Common42 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common25 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common24 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Very Common24 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Very Common17 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Common14 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common13 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common10 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Common8 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common8 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common7 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Occasional7 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional6 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Aspidoscelis exsanguis

Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail

Occasional4 obs.

Eleodes tricostata

Occasional4 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Occasional4 obs.

Hesperia uncas

Uncas Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Rare4 obs.

Melanoplus gladstoni

Gladston Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mora County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Wagon Mound

Importance: 0.23

9 species

+1011% 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 Mora County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mora County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Wagon Mound

Importance: 0.23

9 species

+1011% 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. Pecos Baldy Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Very Common42 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common25 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common24 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Very Common24 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Very Common17 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Common14 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common13 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common10 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Common8 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common8 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common7 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Occasional7 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional6 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Aspidoscelis exsanguis

Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail

Occasional4 obs.

Eleodes tricostata

Occasional4 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Occasional4 obs.

Hesperia uncas

Uncas Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Rare4 obs.

Melanoplus gladstoni

Gladston Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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