Viejo San Acacio

Ecosystem Overview

The Viejo San Acacio ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Costilla County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Costilla County nearby has 86% more documented species, Viejo San Acacio offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Costilla County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common0.11 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Very Common0.1 obs.

Rhopalomyia chrysothamni

Very Common0.1 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

Grey Plover

Very Common0.1 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Common0.1 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Dowitcher

Common0.1 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common0.1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common0.1 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-Billed Dowitcher

Common0.1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Costilla County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Costilla County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-86% vs. current

Blanca

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-56% vs. current

San Luis

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-48% vs. current

San Luis

Importance: 0.60

20 species

-45% vs. current

Fort Garland

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-35% vs. current

Veteran's Park

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-68% vs. current

San Pedro

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-48% vs. current

San Acacio

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+83% 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 Costilla County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Very Common0.11 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Very Common0.1 obs.

Rhopalomyia chrysothamni

Very Common0.1 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

Grey Plover

Very Common0.1 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Common0.1 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Dowitcher

Common0.1 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common0.1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common0.1 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-Billed Dowitcher

Common0.1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Costilla County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Costilla County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-86% vs. current

Blanca

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-56% vs. current

San Luis

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-48% vs. current

San Luis

Importance: 0.60

20 species

-45% vs. current

Fort Garland

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-35% vs. current

Veteran's Park

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-68% vs. current

San Pedro

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-48% vs. current

San Acacio

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+83% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Costilla County

-86% species diversity