Ruidoso

Ecosystem Overview

The Ruidoso ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 8 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln 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 Common42 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common13 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common11 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common9 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common9 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common8 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Common8 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common7 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional6 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional6 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Occasional5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare5 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Rare5 obs.

Quercus undulata

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Carrizozo

Importance: 0.32

27 species

+270% vs. current

Capitan

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Ruidoso Downs

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Alto Reservoir

in Ruidoso

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% vs. current

Alto Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Grindstone Lake

in Ruidoso

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Carrizozo

Importance: 0.32

27 species

+270% vs. current

Capitan

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Ruidoso Downs

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Alto Reservoir

in Ruidoso

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% vs. current

Alto Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Grindstone Lake

in Ruidoso

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common42 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common13 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common11 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common10 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common9 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common9 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common8 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Common8 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common7 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional6 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional6 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Occasional5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare5 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Rare5 obs.

Quercus undulata

Rare5 obs.

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