Capulin

Ecosystem Overview

The Capulin ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Union County, Capulin hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 33 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 33 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Very Common2.46 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common2.11 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Very Common1.64 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common1.5 obs.

Arphia pseudo-nietana

Red-Winged Locust

Very Common1.2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Common1.19 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common1.04 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common1.02 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

Mourningcloak

Common0.93 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common0.91 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.85 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional0.79 obs.

Melanoplus gladstoni

Gladston Grasshopper

Occasional0.79 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Occasional0.78 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Occasional0.69 obs.

Trimerotropis melanoptera

Occasional0.67 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Occasional0.62 obs.

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Rare0.57 obs.

Allium cernuum

Wild Onion

Rare0.52 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

Red-Cedar

Rare0.49 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.70

67 species

+19% vs. current

Folsom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Importance: 0.60

79 species

+1% vs. current

Clayton Lake State Park And Dinosaur Trackways

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+129% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Grande

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+789% vs. current

Clayton Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1500% 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

+129%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.70

67 species

+19% vs. current

Folsom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Importance: 0.60

79 species

+1% vs. current

Clayton Lake State Park And Dinosaur Trackways

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+129% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Grande

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+789% vs. current

Clayton Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1500% 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 33 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

+1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Very Common2.46 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common2.11 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Very Common1.64 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common1.5 obs.

Arphia pseudo-nietana

Red-Winged Locust

Very Common1.2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Common1.19 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common1.04 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Common1.02 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

Mourningcloak

Common0.93 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common0.91 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.85 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional0.79 obs.

Melanoplus gladstoni

Gladston Grasshopper

Occasional0.79 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Occasional0.78 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Occasional0.69 obs.

Trimerotropis melanoptera

Occasional0.67 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Occasional0.62 obs.

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Rare0.57 obs.

Allium cernuum

Wild Onion

Rare0.52 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

Red-Cedar

Rare0.49 obs.

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