Reserve

Ecosystem Overview

The Reserve ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Catron County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Catron County nearby has 59% more documented species, Reserve offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

vs. Catron County

-59% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common2 obs.

Cucurbita pepo

Marrow

Very Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Lacinipolia lepidula

Very Common0.21 obs.

Pyrausta signatalis

Raspberry Pyrausta Moth

Very Common0.21 obs.

Scopula ancellata

Common0.21 obs.

Hemeroplanis historialis

Common0.21 obs.

Cyclophora packardi

Packard'S Wave

White-Dotted Prominent

Occasional0.21 obs.

Apamea atrosuffusa

Occasional0.21 obs.

Leucania imperfecta

Rare0.21 obs.

Digrammia neptaria

Rare0.21 obs.

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Comadia bertholdi

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Catron County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Catron County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-59% vs. current

Lower San Francisco Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-59% vs. current

Blue Range Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-59% vs. current

Pelona Mountain Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-58% vs. current

Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-54% vs. current

Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-8% vs. current

Mesita Blanca Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-3% vs. current

Horse Mountain Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+175% 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 Catron County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common2 obs.

Cucurbita pepo

Marrow

Very Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Lacinipolia lepidula

Very Common0.21 obs.

Pyrausta signatalis

Raspberry Pyrausta Moth

Very Common0.21 obs.

Scopula ancellata

Common0.21 obs.

Hemeroplanis historialis

Common0.21 obs.

Cyclophora packardi

Packard'S Wave

Rare0.21 obs.

Digrammia neptaria

Rare0.21 obs.

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Comadia bertholdi

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Catron County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Catron County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-59% vs. current

Lower San Francisco Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-59% vs. current

Blue Range Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-59% vs. current

Pelona Mountain Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-58% vs. current

Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-54% vs. current

Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-8% vs. current

Mesita Blanca Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-3% vs. current

Horse Mountain Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+175% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

vs. Catron County

-59% species diversity