Raton

Ecosystem Overview

The Raton ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Colfax County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Colfax County nearby has 72% more documented species, Raton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Colfax County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Colfax County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

western harvester ant

Common1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus gladstoni

Gladston Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Tamarix chinensis

Five-stamen tamarisk

Occasional1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Colfax County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Colfax County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-72% vs. current

Cimarron

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Eagle Nest

Importance: 0.25

46 species

-39% vs. current

Number Thirteen Lake

Importance: 0.20

25 species

+12% vs. current

Eagle Nest Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+100% 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 Colfax County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Colfax County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Colfax County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-72% vs. current

Cimarron

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Eagle Nest

Importance: 0.25

46 species

-39% vs. current

Number Thirteen Lake

Importance: 0.20

25 species

+12% vs. current

Eagle Nest Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+100% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Colfax County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

western harvester ant

Common1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus gladstoni

Gladston Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Tamarix chinensis

Five-stamen tamarisk

Occasional1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Rare1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Rare1 obs.

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