Aztec

Ecosystem Overview

The Aztec ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in San Juan County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Farmington nearby has 86% more documented species, Aztec offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 San Juan 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Farmington

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Cleomella serrulata

Very Common4 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Common1 obs.

Aspidoscelis velox

Plateau Striped Whiptail

Common1 obs.

Lappula occidentalis

western blueburr

Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Common Rock Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in San Juan County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Farmington

Importance: 0.42

84 species

-86% vs. current

San Juan County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-88% vs. current

Jackson Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Morgan Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+100% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Flora Vista

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+1100% 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 San Juan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in San Juan County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Farmington

Importance: 0.42

84 species

-86% vs. current

San Juan County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-88% vs. current

Jackson Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Morgan Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+100% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Flora Vista

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+1100% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Farmington

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Cleomella serrulata

Very Common4 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Common1 obs.

Aspidoscelis velox

Plateau Striped Whiptail

Common1 obs.

Lappula occidentalis

western blueburr

Common1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Common1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Otospermophilus variegatus

Common Rock Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

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