Los Alamos

Ecosystem Overview

The Los Alamos ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Alamos County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #1 for species diversity among 2 Los Alamos County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Los Alamos County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common64 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common37 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common33 obs.

Melozone fusca

canyon towhee

Very Common26 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Very Common23 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common22 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common22 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common21 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Common20 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common20 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common19 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional18 obs.

Sciurus aberti

Abert's Squirrel

Occasional15 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Occasional13 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional13 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional13 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Rare12 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Rare10 obs.

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Los Alamos County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Los Alamos County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

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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 Los Alamos County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Los Alamos County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Los Alamos County

Importance: 0.36

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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Los Alamos County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common64 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common37 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common33 obs.

Melozone fusca

canyon towhee

Very Common26 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Very Common23 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common22 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common22 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common21 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Common20 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common20 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common19 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional18 obs.

Sciurus aberti

Abert's Squirrel

Occasional15 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Occasional13 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional13 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional13 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Rare12 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Rare10 obs.

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Rare10 obs.

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