Kin Nizhoni

Ecosystem Overview

The Kin Nizhoni ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in McKinley County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McKinley County nearby has 91% more documented species, Kin Nizhoni 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. McKinley County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Asclepias subverticillata

Poison Milkweed

Very Common0.06 obs.

Mirabilis multiflora

Colorado Four-O'Clock

Very Common0.06 obs.

Oenothera pallida

Pale Evening-Primrose

Very Common0.06 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Very Common0.06 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Very Common0.06 obs.

Ipomopsis longiflora

Common0.06 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

Western Tanager

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

McKinley County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-91% vs. current

Gallup

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-91% vs. current

Gallup

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-90% vs. current

Red Rock Park

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-63% vs. current

Crownpoint / Tʼiistsʼóóz Ńdeeshgizh

Importance: 0.60

9 species

-22% vs. current

Zuni / Halona Idiwan’a

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+250% vs. current

Mentmore

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-91% vs. current

Williams Acres

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-91% 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 McKinley County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Asclepias subverticillata

Poison Milkweed

Very Common0.06 obs.

Mirabilis multiflora

Colorado Four-O'Clock

Very Common0.06 obs.

Oenothera pallida

Pale Evening-Primrose

Very Common0.06 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Very Common0.06 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Very Common0.06 obs.

Ipomopsis longiflora

Common0.06 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

Western Tanager

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

McKinley County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-91% vs. current

Gallup

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-91% vs. current

Gallup

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-90% vs. current

Red Rock Park

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-63% vs. current

Crownpoint / Tʼiistsʼóóz Ńdeeshgizh

Importance: 0.60

9 species

-22% vs. current

Zuni / Halona Idiwan’a

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+250% vs. current

Mentmore

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-91% vs. current

Williams Acres

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-91% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. McKinley County

-91% species diversity