Taos County

Ecosystem Overview

The Taos County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Taos 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 Taos, Taos County hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Taos 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. Taos

+92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common33 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Very Common17 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Very Common14 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Very Common14 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Common14 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common14 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common13 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Common13 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common12 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common12 obs.

Silene acaulis

Moss Campion

Occasional11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional11 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional10 obs.

Geum rossii

alpine avens

Occasional10 obs.

Paxistima myrsinites

goatbrush

Occasional10 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional9 obs.

Schinia acutilinea

Rare9 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Rare9 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+92% vs. current

Williams Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Taos Ski Valley

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+400% vs. current

Red River

Importance: 0.26

37 species

+170% vs. current

Taos Pueblo

Importance: 0.25

10 species

+900% vs. current

Peñasco

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% 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 Taos County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Taos

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+92% vs. current

Williams Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Taos Ski Valley

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+400% vs. current

Red River

Importance: 0.26

37 species

+170% vs. current

Taos Pueblo

Importance: 0.25

10 species

+900% vs. current

Peñasco

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% 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. Taos

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common33 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Very Common17 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common15 obs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine

Very Common14 obs.

Cynomys gunnisoni

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Very Common14 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Common14 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Common14 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Common13 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Common13 obs.

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

Common12 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common12 obs.

Silene acaulis

Moss Campion

Occasional11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional11 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Occasional10 obs.

Geum rossii

alpine avens

Occasional10 obs.

Paxistima myrsinites

goatbrush

Occasional10 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional9 obs.

Schinia acutilinea

Rare9 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Rare9 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare8 obs.

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