Catron County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Catron County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Catron 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 Lake Armijo, Catron County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Catron County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Armijo

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sceloporus poinsettii

Crevice Spiny Lizard

Very Common22 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common17 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common17 obs.

Graphocephala atropunctata

blue-green sharpshooter

Very Common15 obs.

Adenophyllum wrightii

Very Common15 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common14 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common14 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common13 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common13 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Common13 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common12 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional12 obs.

Platanus wrightii

Arizona Sycamore

Occasional11 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional11 obs.

Cisthene barnesii

Occasional11 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Occasional11 obs.

Argia lugens

Sooty Dancer

Rare11 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare11 obs.

Gerra sevorsa

Rare10 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Armijo

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sceloporus poinsettii

Crevice Spiny Lizard

Very Common22 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common17 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common17 obs.

Graphocephala atropunctata

blue-green sharpshooter

Very Common15 obs.

Adenophyllum wrightii

Very Common15 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Common14 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common14 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common13 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common13 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Common13 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common12 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional12 obs.

Platanus wrightii

Arizona Sycamore

Occasional11 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional11 obs.

Cisthene barnesii

Occasional11 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Occasional11 obs.

Argia lugens

Sooty Dancer

Rare11 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare11 obs.

Gerra sevorsa

Rare10 obs.

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