Rio Arriba County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rio Arriba County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Rio Arriba 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 Stinking Lake, Rio Arriba County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Rio Arriba County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Stinking Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common30 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Very Common20 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

broom snakeweed

Very Common16 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Very Common15 obs.

Hymenoxys richardsonii

Richardson's bitterweed

Common10 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common10 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common9 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common9 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Common9 obs.

Houstonia rubra

Common9 obs.

Castilleja integra

Occasional9 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Occasional8 obs.

Petradoria pumila

rock-goldenrod

Occasional8 obs.

Heterotheca hirsutissima

Occasional8 obs.

Mirabilis multiflora

Colorado four-o'clock

Occasional8 obs.

Lycium pallidum

Occasional7 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

antelope-sage

Rare7 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Rare7 obs.

Poa fendleriana

muttongrass

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rio Arriba County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

No Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chama

Importance: 0.30

24 species

+317% vs. current

Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

El Vado Reservoir

Importance: 0.19

8 species

+1150% 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 Rio Arriba County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rio Arriba County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

No Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chama

Importance: 0.30

24 species

+317% vs. current

Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

El Vado Reservoir

Importance: 0.19

8 species

+1150% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Stinking Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common30 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Very Common20 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

broom snakeweed

Very Common16 obs.

Cercocarpus montanus

mountain-mahogany

Very Common15 obs.

Hymenoxys richardsonii

Richardson's bitterweed

Common10 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common10 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common9 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common9 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Common9 obs.

Houstonia rubra

Common9 obs.

Castilleja integra

Occasional9 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Occasional8 obs.

Petradoria pumila

rock-goldenrod

Occasional8 obs.

Heterotheca hirsutissima

Occasional8 obs.

Mirabilis multiflora

Colorado four-o'clock

Occasional8 obs.

Lycium pallidum

Occasional7 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

antelope-sage

Rare7 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Rare7 obs.

Poa fendleriana

muttongrass

Rare7 obs.

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