San Juan County

Ecosystem Overview

The San Juan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in San Juan 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 Farmington, San Juan County hosts 19% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 San Juan 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. Farmington

+19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common32 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Very Common29 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common27 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common27 obs.

Equus caballus

Feral horse

Very Common21 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common19 obs.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

broom snakeweed

Common18 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common17 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common17 obs.

Yucca baileyi

alpine yucca

Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common16 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional16 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Occasional15 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Occasional15 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Occasional15 obs.

Ephedra torreyana

Torrey Mormon Tea

Occasional15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional14 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Rare14 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare14 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in San Juan County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Farmington

Importance: 0.42

84 species

+19% vs. current

Jackson Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Morgan Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Aztec

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+733% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Flora Vista

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% 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 San Juan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in San Juan County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Farmington

Importance: 0.42

84 species

+19% vs. current

Jackson Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Morgan Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Aztec

Importance: 0.32

12 species

+733% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Flora Vista

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% 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. Farmington

+19% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common32 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian mountain ricegrass

Very Common29 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common27 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common27 obs.

Equus caballus

Feral horse

Very Common21 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common19 obs.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

broom snakeweed

Common18 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common17 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Common17 obs.

Yucca baileyi

alpine yucca

Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common16 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional16 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Occasional15 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Occasional15 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Occasional15 obs.

Ephedra torreyana

Torrey Mormon Tea

Occasional15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional14 obs.

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

greasewood

Rare14 obs.

Aciurina bigeloviae

Rare14 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Rare14 obs.

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