Red River

Ecosystem Overview

The Red River ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Taos County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Taos nearby has 29% more documented species, Red River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Taos County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Taos

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common1 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Culaea inconstans

Common Stickleback

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Occasional1 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional1 obs.

Allium schoenoprasum

chives

Occasional1 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis columbiana

Rare1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare1 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Taos County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

-29% vs. current

Taos County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-63% vs. current

Williams Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Taos Ski Valley

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+85% vs. current

Taos Pueblo

Importance: 0.25

10 species

+270% vs. current

Peñasco

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+1750% 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 Taos County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Taos County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

-29% vs. current

Taos County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-63% vs. current

Williams Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Taos Ski Valley

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+85% vs. current

Taos Pueblo

Importance: 0.25

10 species

+270% vs. current

Peñasco

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+1750% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Taos

-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Common1 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Culaea inconstans

Common Stickleback

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Occasional1 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional1 obs.

Allium schoenoprasum

chives

Occasional1 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis columbiana

Rare1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare1 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Rare1 obs.

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