South Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The South Valley ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bernalillo County nearby has 15% more documented species, South Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 Bernalillo County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Bernalillo County

-15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common8 obs.

Eleodes suturalis

Very Common8 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+227%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bernalillo County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Bernalillo County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-15% vs. current

Children's Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+507% vs. current

Central Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+554% vs. current

North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+608% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+963% vs. current

Catch & Release Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1600% vs. current

Tijeras

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+8400% vs. current

North Valley

Importance: 0.24

57 species

+49% 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 Bernalillo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+227%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bernalillo County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Bernalillo County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-15% vs. current

Children's Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+507% vs. current

Central Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+554% vs. current

North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+608% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+963% vs. current

Catch & Release Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1600% vs. current

Tijeras

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+8400% vs. current

North Valley

Importance: 0.24

57 species

+49% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Bernalillo County

-15% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common8 obs.

Eleodes suturalis

Very Common8 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare2 obs.

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