Duck Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Duck Pond ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bernalillo County nearby has 92% more documented species, Duck Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 13 Bernalillo County County natural areas, placing it in the 23th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 13 locations

23th percentile for diversity

vs. Bernalillo County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

Tetramorium immigrans

Pavement Ant

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Bernalillo County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-92% vs. current

Children's Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-43% vs. current

Central Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-38% vs. current

North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-33% vs. current

Catch & Release Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+60% vs. current

Tijeras

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+700% vs. current

South Valley

Importance: 0.25

85 species

-91% vs. current

North Valley

Importance: 0.24

57 species

-86% 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 Bernalillo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Bernalillo County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-92% vs. current

Children's Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-43% vs. current

Central Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-38% vs. current

North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-33% vs. current

Catch & Release Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+60% vs. current

Tijeras

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+700% vs. current

South Valley

Importance: 0.25

85 species

-91% vs. current

North Valley

Importance: 0.24

57 species

-86% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 13 locations

23th percentile for diversity

vs. Bernalillo County

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

Tetramorium immigrans

Pavement Ant

Common1 obs.

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