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


Scrub Oak


Alligator Juniper

Arizona Walnut

Crevice Spiny Lizard
Boxelder

Short-Horned Lizard
Tree Lizard

Amberlily
Vagrant Grasshopper

Apache-Plume

Owl'S-Claws

Whitemargin Sandmat


Pacific Monardella



Rope-Pear

Longleaf Pennellia
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Socorro 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 Socorro County County.
The Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Socorro 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 Socorro County, Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area hosts 1% more species diversity.