Fort Union National Monument Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Union National Monument ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in Mora County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mora County nearby has 40% more documented species, Fort Union National Monument offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 100 Mora County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Mora County

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common19.99 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Very Common13.08 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Very Common7.99 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common4.5 obs.

Eleodes tricostata

Very Common4 obs.

Hesperia uncas

Uncas Skipper

Common4 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Common4 obs.

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Common4 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common3 obs.

Phyllophaga lanceolata

Common3 obs.

Phidippus ardens

Common3 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Occasional2.1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Occasional2.02 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Occasional2 obs.

Elymus elymoides

Squirreltail

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare2 obs.

Trachyrhachys coronata

Rare2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mora County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Mora County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-40% vs. current

Wagon Mound

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+39% vs. current

Charette Lakes Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4500% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common19.99 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Very Common13.08 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Very Common7.99 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common4.5 obs.

Eleodes tricostata

Very Common4 obs.

Hesperia uncas

Uncas Skipper

Common4 obs.

Chauliognathus basalis

Common4 obs.

Hemileuca oliviae

Range Caterpillar Moth

Common4 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common3 obs.

Phyllophaga lanceolata

Common3 obs.

Phidippus ardens

Common3 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Occasional2.1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Occasional2.02 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Occasional2 obs.

Elymus elymoides

Squirreltail

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare2 obs.

Trachyrhachys coronata

Rare2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mora County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Mora County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-40% vs. current

Wagon Mound

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+39% vs. current

Charette Lakes Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4500% vs. current

33 species

+39% vs. current

Coyote Creek State Park

in Guadalupita

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1050% vs. current

Canyon Colorado Equine Sanctuary Airfield

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1433% vs. current

Ledoux

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Loma Parda

Importance: 0.50

47 species

-2% 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 Mora County County.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Mora County

-40% species diversity