Manzano

Ecosystem Overview

The Manzano ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Torrance County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Torrance County nearby has 79% more documented species, Manzano offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Torrance 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Torrance County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ischnura damula

Plains Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Epicauta aspera

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Very Common1 obs.

Belvosia semiflava

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phoetaliotes nebrascensis

Large-headed Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Common1 obs.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Tule

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional1 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Occasional1 obs.

Paradejeania rutilioides

Occasional1 obs.

Pholisora mejicanus

Mexican Sootywing

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Rare1 obs.

Prunus domestica

Wild Plum

Rare1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Torrance County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-79% vs. current

Moriarty

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+250% vs. current

Estancia

Importance: 0.25

59 species

-64% vs. current

Tajique

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+600% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+600% vs. current

Encino

Importance: 0.22

4 species

+425% 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 Torrance County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Torrance County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-79% vs. current

Moriarty

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+250% vs. current

Estancia

Importance: 0.25

59 species

-64% vs. current

Tajique

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+600% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+600% vs. current

Encino

Importance: 0.22

4 species

+425% 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Torrance County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ischnura damula

Plains Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Epicauta aspera

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Very Common1 obs.

Belvosia semiflava

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phoetaliotes nebrascensis

Large-headed Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Common1 obs.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Tule

Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional1 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Occasional1 obs.

Paradejeania rutilioides

Occasional1 obs.

Pholisora mejicanus

Mexican Sootywing

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Rare1 obs.

Prunus domestica

Wild Plum

Rare1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

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