Sandoval County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sandoval County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Sandoval 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 Chasm Tank, Sandoval County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Sandoval County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Chasm Tank

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common22 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common20 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Very Common18 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Very Common17 obs.

Grusonia clavata

club cholla

Very Common17 obs.

Penstemon barbatus

Common17 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Common17 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common15 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common14 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common14 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common14 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Occasional14 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional13 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional13 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional12 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional12 obs.

Penstemon rydbergii

Rydberg's beardtongue

Occasional11 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Rare11 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare11 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

antelope-sage

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Placitas

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+223% vs. current

Bernalillo

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Jemez Pueblo

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Jemez Springs

Importance: 0.28

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Santa Ana Pueblo

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+525% vs. current

San Felipe Pueblo

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cuba

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

San Ysidro

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 Sandoval County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Placitas

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+223% vs. current

Bernalillo

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Jemez Pueblo

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Jemez Springs

Importance: 0.28

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Santa Ana Pueblo

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+525% vs. current

San Felipe Pueblo

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cuba

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

San Ysidro

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Chasm Tank

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common22 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common20 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Very Common18 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Very Common17 obs.

Grusonia clavata

club cholla

Very Common17 obs.

Penstemon barbatus

Common17 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Common17 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common15 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common14 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common14 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common14 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Occasional14 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional13 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional13 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional12 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Occasional12 obs.

Penstemon rydbergii

Rydberg's beardtongue

Occasional11 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Rare11 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare11 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

antelope-sage

Rare11 obs.

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