Crownpoint

Ecosystem Overview

The Crownpoint ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in McKinley County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gallup nearby has 92% more documented species, Crownpoint offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 McKinley County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Gallup

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common1 obs.

Lycium pallidum

Very Common1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Very Common1 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common1 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common1 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

McKinley County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-92% vs. current

Nutria Reservoir Number 4

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-33% vs. current

Ramah Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-33% vs. current

McGaffey Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Nutria Diversion Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Thoreau

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+60% 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 McKinley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

McKinley County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-92% vs. current

Nutria Reservoir Number 4

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-33% vs. current

Ramah Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-33% vs. current

McGaffey Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Nutria Diversion Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Thoreau

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+60% 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Gallup

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Very Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common1 obs.

Lycium pallidum

Very Common1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Very Common1 obs.

Stanleya pinnata

prince's-plume

Common1 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Common1 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common1 obs.

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