Cibola County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cibola County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Cibola 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 Grants, Cibola County hosts 127% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Cibola County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Grants

+127% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common18 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common18 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common15 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common13 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Very Common11 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Common11 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common10 obs.

Melozone fusca

canyon towhee

Common10 obs.

Hesperidanthus linearifolius

slim-leaf plains mustard

Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common10 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common10 obs.

Ceanothus fendleri

Occasional9 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional9 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Occasional9 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional9 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional8 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional8 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare8 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Rare7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cibola County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Grants

Importance: 0.39

44 species

+127% vs. current

Mesita

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% 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 Cibola County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cibola County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Grants

Importance: 0.39

44 species

+127% vs. current

Mesita

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Grants

+127% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Very Common18 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common18 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common15 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common13 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Very Common11 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Common11 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common10 obs.

Melozone fusca

canyon towhee

Common10 obs.

Hesperidanthus linearifolius

slim-leaf plains mustard

Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common10 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common10 obs.

Ceanothus fendleri

Occasional9 obs.

Geranium caespitosum

Occasional9 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Occasional9 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional9 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional8 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional8 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare8 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Rare7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare7 obs.

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