Carrizozo

Ecosystem Overview

The Carrizozo ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lincoln County nearby has 73% more documented species, Carrizozo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-73% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common69 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common14 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Common2 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common2 obs.

Epicauta polingi

Common1 obs.

Prionus californicus

Common1 obs.

Centrodera spurca

Common1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Ectypia clio

Occasional1 obs.

Sagenosoma elsa

Occasional1 obs.

Glena quinquelinearia

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Rare1 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-73% vs. current

Ruidoso

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-73% vs. current

Capitan

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+286% vs. current

Ruidoso Downs

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+35% vs. current

Alto Reservoir

in Ruidoso

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+125% vs. current

Alto Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+440% vs. current

Grindstone Lake

in Ruidoso

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+800% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-73% vs. current

Ruidoso

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-73% vs. current

Capitan

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+286% vs. current

Ruidoso Downs

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+35% vs. current

Alto Reservoir

in Ruidoso

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+125% vs. current

Alto Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+440% vs. current

Grindstone Lake

in Ruidoso

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+800% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common69 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common14 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common4 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Common2 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common2 obs.

Epicauta polingi

Common1 obs.

Prionus californicus

Common1 obs.

Centrodera spurca

Common1 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Ectypia clio

Occasional1 obs.

Sagenosoma elsa

Occasional1 obs.

Glena quinquelinearia

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Rare1 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Rare1 obs.

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