Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Trianthema portulacastrum
Desert Horsepurslane
Very Common1.43 obs.
Hibiscus trionum
Modesty
Very Common0.79 obs.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Valencia 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 Valencia County County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Desert Horsepurslane
Modesty
Ae'O
Red Mulberry
Cottonwood
Burrowing Owl
Lettuce
Western Kingbird
Hoary Aster
American Avocet
Cottonwood
Sweet-Alice
Cantaloupe
Apache-Beads
Treasureflower
Townsend'S Warbler
New Mexico Whiptail
Flixweed
Sunflower
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The Belen ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Valencia County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Valencia County nearby has 41% more documented species, Belen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Valencia County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.