Torrance County

Ecosystem Overview

The Torrance County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Torrance 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 Moriarty, Torrance County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Torrance County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Moriarty

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common21 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Very Common13 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common12 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common10 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Very Common10 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Common10 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common9 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Common9 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common8 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common8 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Greater Short-horned Lizard

Common8 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional8 obs.

Melacoryphus lateralis

Occasional8 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Occasional8 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional8 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare7 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Rare7 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Torrance County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Moriarty

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Estancia

Importance: 0.25

59 species

+69% vs. current

Manzano

Importance: 0.23

21 species

+376% vs. current

Tajique

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Encino

Importance: 0.22

4 species

+2400% vs. current

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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 Torrance County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Torrance County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Moriarty

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Estancia

Importance: 0.25

59 species

+69% vs. current

Manzano

Importance: 0.23

21 species

+376% vs. current

Tajique

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Encino

Importance: 0.22

4 species

+2400% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Moriarty

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common21 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Very Common13 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common12 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common10 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Very Common10 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Common10 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common9 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S/Black-Backed Oriole

Common9 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common8 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common8 obs.

Phrynosoma hernandesi

Greater Short-horned Lizard

Common8 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional8 obs.

Melacoryphus lateralis

Occasional8 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Occasional8 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional8 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Rare7 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Rare7 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare7 obs.

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