Socorro

Ecosystem Overview

The Socorro ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Socorro 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 3 Socorro County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Socorro County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common30 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Very Common8 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Very Common6 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common5 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common4 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Common4 obs.

Sanvitalia abertii

Common4 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common4 obs.

Cevallia sinuata

Common3 obs.

Ephedra trifurca

longleaf joint-fir

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Cibolacris parviceps

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional3 obs.

Opuntia macrocentra

Purple Prickly-pear

Occasional3 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare3 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Rare3 obs.

Asphondylia clavata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Socorro County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Socorro County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Magdalena

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% 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 Socorro County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Socorro County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Socorro County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Magdalena

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Socorro County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common30 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Very Common8 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Very Common6 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common5 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common4 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Common4 obs.

Sanvitalia abertii

Common4 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common4 obs.

Cevallia sinuata

Common3 obs.

Ephedra trifurca

longleaf joint-fir

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Cibolacris parviceps

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional3 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional3 obs.

Opuntia macrocentra

Purple Prickly-pear

Occasional3 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare3 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Rare3 obs.

Asphondylia clavata

Rare2 obs.

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