Horse Mountain Wilderness Study Area Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Horse Mountain Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Catron 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 Catron County nearby has 85% more documented species, Horse Mountain Wilderness Study Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Catron County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Very Common0.05 obs.

Hymenothrix dissecta

Very Common0.03 obs.

Dysphania incisa

Very Common0.03 obs.

Mirabilis multiflora

Colorado Four-O'Clock

Very Common0.03 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common0.03 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

Showy Goldeneye

Common0.03 obs.

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Verbena bipinnatifida

Common0.03 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

Antelope-Sage

Common0.03 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common0.03 obs.

Acmaeodera decipiens

Common0.03 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Catron County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-85% vs. current

Blue Range Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Lower San Francisco Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

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Most Common Species

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

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Quercus gambelii

Scrub Oak

Very Common0.05 obs.

Hymenothrix dissecta

Very Common0.03 obs.

Dysphania incisa

Very Common0.03 obs.

Mirabilis multiflora

Colorado Four-O'Clock

Very Common0.03 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Common0.03 obs.

Heliomeris multiflora

Showy Goldeneye

Common0.03 obs.

No image

Verbena bipinnatifida

Common0.03 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

Antelope-Sage

Common0.03 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common0.03 obs.

Acmaeodera decipiens

Common0.03 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Catron County

-85% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Catron County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-85% vs. current

Blue Range Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Lower San Francisco Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

78 species

-85% vs. current

Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-83% vs. current

Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-67% vs. current

Mesita Blanca Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-65% vs. current

Reserve

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-64% 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 Catron County County.