Colfax County

Ecosystem Overview

The Colfax County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Colfax 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 Raton, Colfax County hosts 257% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Colfax County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Raton

+257% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Very Common119 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common41 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common34 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common26 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common24 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Common20 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common17 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Common16 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common15 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common14 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common13 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional13 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional13 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional12 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Occasional12 obs.

Empidonax difficilis

Pacific-slope Flycatcher

Occasional12 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional12 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare12 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Rare11 obs.

Sidalcea candida

Prairie Mallow

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Colfax County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Raton

Importance: 0.39

28 species

+257% vs. current

Cimarron

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Eagle Nest

Importance: 0.25

46 species

+117% vs. current

Number Thirteen Lake

Importance: 0.20

25 species

+300% vs. current

Eagle Nest Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+614% 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 Colfax County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Colfax County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Raton

Importance: 0.39

28 species

+257% vs. current

Cimarron

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Eagle Nest

Importance: 0.25

46 species

+117% vs. current

Number Thirteen Lake

Importance: 0.20

25 species

+300% vs. current

Eagle Nest Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+614% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Raton

+257% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Very Common119 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common41 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common34 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common26 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Very Common24 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Common20 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common17 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Common16 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common15 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common14 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common13 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional13 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional13 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

Occasional12 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Occasional12 obs.

Empidonax difficilis

Pacific-slope Flycatcher

Occasional12 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional12 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare12 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Rare11 obs.

Sidalcea candida

Prairie Mallow

Rare11 obs.

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