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


Saltlover

Indian Ricegrass

Narrow Beardtongue

Arizona Dock
Raven

Cheatgrass

New Mexico Saltbush


Alpine Yucca

Plains Pricklypear


Alkali Sacaton

Woolly Plantain

Golden-Smoke


Saltbush
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The Fossil Forest Research Natural Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 65 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, Fossil Forest Research Natural Area hosts 11% more species diversity. This location ranks #69 for species diversity among 100 San Juan County County natural areas, placing it in the 31th percentile for biodiversity.
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.