Silver City Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Silver City ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant 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 Grant County, Silver City hosts 8% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Grant County

+8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Vesper multinervatus

Very Common14.92 obs.

Yucca elata

Palmella

Very Common5.64 obs.

Calochortus ambiguus

Very Common5.09 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common4.5 obs.

Astragalus cobrensis

Copper Mine Milkvetch

Very Common4.18 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Common4.12 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common3.53 obs.

Anemone tuberosa

Desert Anemone

Common3.43 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Common2.81 obs.

Penstemon superbus

Common2.76 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common2.4 obs.

Zephyranthes longifolia

Occasional2.32 obs.

Ipomopsis longiflora

Occasional2.32 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional2.29 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional2.22 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional2.22 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional2.16 obs.

Castilleja lanata

Rare2.15 obs.

Dalea pogonathera

Rare2.02 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Rare2.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

Hell Hole Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Apache Box Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

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Most Common Species

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

Vesper multinervatus

Very Common14.92 obs.

Yucca elata

Palmella

Very Common5.64 obs.

Calochortus ambiguus

Very Common5.09 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common4.5 obs.

Astragalus cobrensis

Copper Mine Milkvetch

Very Common4.18 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Common4.12 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common3.53 obs.

Anemone tuberosa

Desert Anemone

Common3.43 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Common2.81 obs.

Penstemon superbus

Common2.76 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common2.4 obs.

Zephyranthes longifolia

Occasional2.32 obs.

Ipomopsis longiflora

Occasional2.32 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional2.29 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional2.22 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional2.22 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional2.16 obs.

Castilleja lanata

Rare2.15 obs.

Dalea pogonathera

Rare2.02 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Rare2.02 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Grant County

+8% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

Hell Hole Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Apache Box Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

80 species

0% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

Silver City

Importance: 0.70

68 species

+18% vs. current

Hurley

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+400% 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 Grant County County.