Chama

Ecosystem Overview

The Chama ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rio Arriba County nearby has 76% more documented species, Chama offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Rio Arriba County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Rio Arriba County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common2 obs.

Epicauta fabricii

Very Common1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Tharsalea rubidus

Common1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common1 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common1 obs.

Populus angustifolia

narrow-leaf cottonwood

Common1 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea fendleri

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain penstemon

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera flava

long-tubed evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Rare1 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Rare1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rio Arriba County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Rio Arriba County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

No Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1100% vs. current

El Vado Reservoir

Importance: 0.19

8 species

+200% 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 Rio Arriba County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Rio Arriba County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Rio Arriba County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

No Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Heron Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1100% vs. current

El Vado Reservoir

Importance: 0.19

8 species

+200% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Rio Arriba County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Linaria dalmatica

Dalmatian toadflax

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common2 obs.

Epicauta fabricii

Very Common1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Tharsalea rubidus

Common1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common1 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Common1 obs.

Populus angustifolia

narrow-leaf cottonwood

Common1 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

showy goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea fendleri

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain penstemon

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera flava

long-tubed evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Rare1 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Rare1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Rare1 obs.

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