Catron County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Catron County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Catron County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Reserve, Catron County hosts 142% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Reserve

+142% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Sceloporus poinsettii

Crevice Spiny Lizard

Very Common22 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common18 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Very Common17 obs.

Adenophyllum wrightii

Very Common15 obs.

Graphocephala atropunctata

Blue-Green Sharpshooter

Very Common15 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common14 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Common14 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common13 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common13 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Common13 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional12 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee

Occasional12 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Occasional11 obs.

Platanus wrightii

Arizona Sycamore

Occasional11 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Occasional11 obs.

Cisthene barnesii

Occasional11 obs.

Argia lugens

Sooty Dancer

Rare11 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Rare11 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare10 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Reserve

+142% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Sceloporus poinsettii

Crevice Spiny Lizard

Very Common22 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common18 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Very Common17 obs.

Adenophyllum wrightii

Very Common15 obs.

Graphocephala atropunctata

Blue-Green Sharpshooter

Very Common15 obs.

Manduca quinquemaculatus

Tomato Hornworm

Common14 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Common14 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common13 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common13 obs.

Urosaurus ornatus

Tree Lizard

Common13 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common12 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional12 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee

Occasional12 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Occasional11 obs.

Platanus wrightii

Arizona Sycamore

Occasional11 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Occasional11 obs.

Cisthene barnesii

Occasional11 obs.

Argia lugens

Sooty Dancer

Rare11 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Rare11 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare10 obs.

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