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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.


Palmella
Vine-Cactus
Great-Tailed Grackle
White-Winged Dove


Tampico Fiber

Rio-Grande-Ziesel
Cat Squirrel
Ring-Billed Gull
Collared Dove
House Sparrow

Scaled Quail
White-Crowned Sparrow

Mourning Dove
London Rocket
Turkey Vulture

Silverleaf Nightshade
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Eddy County County, New Mexico
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 Eddy County County.
The Carlsbad ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Eddy County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Eddy County nearby has 4% more documented species, Carlsbad offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.