Valencia County

Ecosystem Overview

The Valencia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Valencia 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 Los Lunas, Valencia County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Valencia County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Los Lunas

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Phrynosoma cornutum

Texas Horned Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common4 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common3 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Very Common3 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common3 obs.

Stenomacra marginella

Common3 obs.

Calligrapha serpentina

Common3 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common3 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Common3 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Paragus haemorrhous

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare2 obs.

Syrphus opinator

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Valencia County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Los Lunas

Importance: 0.37

11 species

+809% vs. current

Belen

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Tome-adelino

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Peralta

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Los Trujillos-gabaldon

Importance: 0.22

11 species

+809% 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 Valencia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Valencia County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Los Lunas

Importance: 0.37

11 species

+809% vs. current

Belen

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Tome-adelino

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Peralta

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Los Trujillos-gabaldon

Importance: 0.22

11 species

+809% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Los Lunas

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Phrynosoma cornutum

Texas Horned Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common4 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common3 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Very Common3 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Common3 obs.

Stenomacra marginella

Common3 obs.

Calligrapha serpentina

Common3 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common3 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Common3 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Paragus haemorrhous

Occasional2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare2 obs.

Syrphus opinator

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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