Ramah Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Ramah Reservoir ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in McKinley County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gallup nearby has 88% more documented species, Ramah Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 McKinley County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Gallup

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Persicaria amphibia

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

McKinley County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-88% vs. current

Nutria Reservoir Number 4

Importance: 0.35

12 species

0% vs. current

McGaffey Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Nutria Diversion Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Crownpoint

Importance: 0.32

8 species

+50% vs. current

Thoreau

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+140% 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 McKinley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

McKinley County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-88% vs. current

Nutria Reservoir Number 4

Importance: 0.35

12 species

0% vs. current

McGaffey Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Nutria Diversion Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Crownpoint

Importance: 0.32

8 species

+50% vs. current

Thoreau

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+140% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Gallup

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Persicaria amphibia

Very Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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