Taos

Ecosystem Overview

The Taos ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Taos County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Taos County nearby has 48% more documented species, Taos offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Taos County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Taos County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Entomobrya unostrigata

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Rare1 obs.

Schistocerca shoshone

Rare1 obs.

Adalia bipunctata

2-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Taos County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% vs. current

Williams Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Taos Ski Valley

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+160% vs. current

Red River

Importance: 0.26

37 species

+41% vs. current

Taos Pueblo

Importance: 0.25

10 species

+420% vs. current

Peñasco

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+2500% vs. current

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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

+86%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Taos County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% vs. current

Williams Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Taos Ski Valley

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+160% vs. current

Red River

Importance: 0.26

37 species

+41% vs. current

Taos Pueblo

Importance: 0.25

10 species

+420% vs. current

Peñasco

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+2500% 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Taos County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus morrisoni

Morrison Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Entomobrya unostrigata

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Rare1 obs.

Schistocerca shoshone

Rare1 obs.

Adalia bipunctata

2-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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