Hidalgo County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hidalgo County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Hidalgo 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 Bower Tank, Hidalgo County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Hidalgo County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bower Tank

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common1,118 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common719 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common149 obs.

Muilla lordsburgana

Very Common52 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Very Common48 obs.

Crotalus scutulatus

scutulatus

Common44 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Common41 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Common40 obs.

Agave palmeri

Palmer agave

Common38 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common37 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common36 obs.

Opuntia macrocentra

Purple Prickly-pear

Occasional34 obs.

Flourensia cernua

varnishbush

Occasional33 obs.

Ephedra trifurca

longleaf joint-fir

Occasional32 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Occasional31 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Occasional31 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Occasional29 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Rare28 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Rare25 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Rare22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hidalgo County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Lordsburg

Importance: 0.34

50 species

+100% 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 Hidalgo County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hidalgo County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Lordsburg

Importance: 0.34

50 species

+100% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bower Tank

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common1,118 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common719 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common149 obs.

Muilla lordsburgana

Very Common52 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Very Common48 obs.

Crotalus scutulatus

scutulatus

Common44 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Common41 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Common40 obs.

Agave palmeri

Palmer agave

Common38 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common37 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common36 obs.

Opuntia macrocentra

Purple Prickly-pear

Occasional34 obs.

Flourensia cernua

varnishbush

Occasional33 obs.

Ephedra trifurca

longleaf joint-fir

Occasional32 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Occasional31 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Occasional31 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Occasional29 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Rare28 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Rare25 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Rare22 obs.

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