Hatch

Ecosystem Overview

The Hatch ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Las Cruces nearby has 83% more documented species, Hatch offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 13 Doña Ana County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Las Cruces

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common25 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Ephedra trifurca

longleaf joint-fir

Very Common2 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer's Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Rumex hymenosepalus

canaigre dock

Common1 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common1 obs.

Ipomopsis laxiflora

Common1 obs.

Phacelia integrifolia

Common1 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

dense-spine prickly-pear

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia macrocentra

Purple Prickly-pear

Occasional1 obs.

Nama hispida

bristly nama

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Doña Ana County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-83% vs. current

Sunland Park

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+113% vs. current

Doña Ana County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-83% vs. current

Mesilla

Importance: 0.33

41 species

-59% vs. current

White Sands

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+42% vs. current

Santa Teresa

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+467% vs. current

Vado

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+750% vs. current

Chaparral

Importance: 0.26

39 species

-56% 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 Doña Ana County County.

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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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Las Cruces

-83% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Doña Ana County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-83% vs. current

Sunland Park

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+113% vs. current

Doña Ana County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-83% vs. current

Mesilla

Importance: 0.33

41 species

-59% vs. current

White Sands

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+42% vs. current

Santa Teresa

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+467% vs. current

Vado

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+750% vs. current

Chaparral

Importance: 0.26

39 species

-56% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common25 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Ephedra trifurca

longleaf joint-fir

Very Common2 obs.

Spizella breweri

Brewer's Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Rumex hymenosepalus

canaigre dock

Common1 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common1 obs.

Ipomopsis laxiflora

Common1 obs.

Phacelia integrifolia

Common1 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia phaeacantha

dense-spine prickly-pear

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia macrocentra

Purple Prickly-pear

Occasional1 obs.

Nama hispida

bristly nama

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Occasional1 obs.

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