Angel Fire

Ecosystem Overview

The Angel Fire ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Mexico nearby has 12% more documented species, Angel Fire offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #46 for species diversity among 205 New Mexico natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 205 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 205 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. New Mexico

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain penstemon

Very Common5 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Very Common4 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Very Common3 obs.

Sidalcea candida

Prairie Mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common2 obs.

Adejeania vexatrix

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Selasphorus calliope

Calliope Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Rare2 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Rare2 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

New Mexico

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-12% vs. current

Albuquerque

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-12% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-12% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-12% vs. current

Alamogordo

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-12% vs. current

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-12% vs. current

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+340% vs. current

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+69% 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

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

New Mexico

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-12% vs. current

Albuquerque

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-12% vs. current

Santa Fe

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-12% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-12% vs. current

Alamogordo

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-12% vs. current

Las Cruces

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-12% vs. current

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+340% vs. current

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+69% 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 205 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 205 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. New Mexico

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Penstemon strictus

Rocky Mountain penstemon

Very Common5 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Very Common4 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Very Common3 obs.

Sidalcea candida

Prairie Mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common2 obs.

Adejeania vexatrix

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Selasphorus calliope

Calliope Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Rare2 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Rare2 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Rare2 obs.

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