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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Mule Deer

Indian Ricegrass

Cheatgrass
Fourwing Saltbush

Saltbush

Pinyon Pine

Sheepfat

Plains Pricklypear

Colorado Four-O'Clock

Moss-Rose

Hollyhock

Jointfir

Matchweed

Bitterbrush



Sweet Sand-Verbena

New Mexico Saltbush
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Juan County County, New Mexico
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.
The East La Plata Wildlife Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in San Juan County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby San Juan County, East La Plata Wildlife Area hosts 11% more species diversity. This location ranks #80 for species diversity among 100 San Juan County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th percentile for biodiversity.