Albuquerque

Ecosystem Overview

The Albuquerque ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #16 for species diversity among 205 New Mexico natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 205 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 205 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. New Mexico

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common70 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common60 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common58 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common54 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common54 obs.

Aciurina trixa

Common47 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common41 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common39 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common37 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common36 obs.

Lithurgopsis apicalis

Common36 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional36 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Occasional34 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional33 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional32 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional31 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional29 obs.

Chauliognathus lewisi

Rare27 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Rare26 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

New Mexico

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Alamogordo

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+92% vs. current

Gallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% 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 New Mexico.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

New Mexico

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Alamogordo

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+92% vs. current

Gallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 205 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 205 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. New Mexico

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common70 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common60 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common58 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common54 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common54 obs.

Aciurina trixa

Common47 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common41 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common39 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common37 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common36 obs.

Lithurgopsis apicalis

Common36 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional36 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Occasional34 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional33 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional32 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional31 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional29 obs.

Chauliognathus lewisi

Rare27 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Rare26 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare26 obs.

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