Silver City

Ecosystem Overview

The Silver City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vesper multinervatus

Very Common31 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common23 obs.

Calochortus ambiguus

Very Common14 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common10 obs.

Anemone tuberosa

desert anemone

Very Common9 obs.

Penstemon superbus

Common7 obs.

Eriogonum abertianum

Abert's wild buckwheat

Common6 obs.

Astragalus cobrensis

Copper Mine Milkvetch

Common6 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

chocolate-flower

Common6 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian rush-pea

Common6 obs.

Lycium pallidum

Common6 obs.

Carphochaete bigelovii

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Castilleja integra

Occasional5 obs.

Zephyranthes longifolia

Occasional5 obs.

Astragalus allochrous

Occasional5 obs.

Penstemon fendleri

Occasional5 obs.

Castilleja lanata

Rare5 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Rare4 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Roberts

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% vs. current

Bill Evans Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Hurley

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% 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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Roberts

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% vs. current

Bill Evans Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Hurley

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vesper multinervatus

Very Common31 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common23 obs.

Calochortus ambiguus

Very Common14 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common10 obs.

Anemone tuberosa

desert anemone

Very Common9 obs.

Penstemon superbus

Common7 obs.

Eriogonum abertianum

Abert's wild buckwheat

Common6 obs.

Astragalus cobrensis

Copper Mine Milkvetch

Common6 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

chocolate-flower

Common6 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian rush-pea

Common6 obs.

Lycium pallidum

Common6 obs.

Carphochaete bigelovii

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Castilleja integra

Occasional5 obs.

Zephyranthes longifolia

Occasional5 obs.

Astragalus allochrous

Occasional5 obs.

Penstemon fendleri

Occasional5 obs.

Castilleja lanata

Rare5 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Rare4 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare4 obs.

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