New Mexico

Ecosystem Overview

The New Mexico ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 205 New Mexico natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 205 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 205 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Albuquerque

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common13,344 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common6,592 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common2,343 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1,488 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common1,343 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Common1,188 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common1,162 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Common927 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common908 obs.

Echinocereus stramineus

Common887 obs.

Pinus strobiformis

Southwestern White Pine

Common842 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional827 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional788 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional759 obs.

Amphispiza bilineata

Black-throated Sparrow

Occasional745 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Occasional676 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Occasional650 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare608 obs.

Parthenium incanum

Rare561 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Rare528 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Albuquerque

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Alamogordo

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+92% vs. current

Gallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% 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 New Mexico.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Albuquerque

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Alamogordo

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+92% vs. current

Gallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 205 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 205 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Albuquerque

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common13,344 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common6,592 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common2,343 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1,488 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common1,343 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Common1,188 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common1,162 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Common927 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common908 obs.

Echinocereus stramineus

Common887 obs.

Pinus strobiformis

Southwestern White Pine

Common842 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional827 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional788 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional759 obs.

Amphispiza bilineata

Black-throated Sparrow

Occasional745 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Occasional676 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Occasional650 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare608 obs.

Parthenium incanum

Rare561 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Rare528 obs.

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