Bernalillo County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bernalillo County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Bernalillo 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. Compared to nearby Children's Pond (Tingley Beach), Bernalillo County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Bernalillo County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Children's Pond (Tingley Beach)

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common82 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common79 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common75 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common75 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common64 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Common63 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common59 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common55 obs.

Aciurina trixa

Common52 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common47 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common45 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional44 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Occasional42 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional42 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional41 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional39 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Occasional39 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Rare39 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare39 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare38 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Children's Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Central Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Catch & Release Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Tijeras

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Valley

Importance: 0.25

85 species

+18% vs. current

North Valley

Importance: 0.24

57 species

+75% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Children's Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Central Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Catch & Release Pond (tingley Beach)

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Tijeras

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Valley

Importance: 0.25

85 species

+18% vs. current

North Valley

Importance: 0.24

57 species

+75% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Children's Pond (Tingley Beach)

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common82 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common79 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common75 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common75 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common64 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Common63 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common59 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common55 obs.

Aciurina trixa

Common52 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common47 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common45 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional44 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

curve-billed thrasher

Occasional42 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional42 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional41 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional39 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Occasional39 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Rare39 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare39 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare38 obs.

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