Corrales

Ecosystem Overview

The Corrales ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Mexico nearby has 39% more documented species, Corrales offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #56 for species diversity among 205 New Mexico natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 205 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 205 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. New Mexico

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Very Common3 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Very Common3 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Schistocerca shoshone

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Aspidoscelis neomexicanus

New Mexico Whiptail

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

New Mexico

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-39% vs. current

Albuquerque

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-39% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-39% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-39% vs. current

Alamogordo

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+205% vs. current

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+17% 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

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

New Mexico

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-39% vs. current

Albuquerque

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-39% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-39% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-39% vs. current

Alamogordo

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-39% vs. current

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+205% vs. current

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+17% 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 205 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 205 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. New Mexico

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Very Common3 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Very Common3 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Schistocerca shoshone

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Aspidoscelis neomexicanus

New Mexico Whiptail

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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