Pelona Mountain Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Ecosystem Overview

The Pelona Mountain Area Of Critical Environmental Concern ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Catron County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Catron County nearby has 2% more documented species, Pelona Mountain Area Of Critical Environmental Concern offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #83 for species diversity among 100 Catron County County natural areas, placing it in the 17th 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 100 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Catron County

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Adenophyllum wrightii

Very Common2.84 obs.

Picradeniopsis multiflora

Very Common2.17 obs.

Xanthisma gracile

Slender Goldenweed

Very Common1.13 obs.

Nama dichotoma

Very Common0.99 obs.

Munroa squarrosa

Munro'S Grass

Very Common0.96 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common0.95 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden Crownbeard

Common0.92 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

Antelope-Sage

Common0.83 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common0.81 obs.

Eriogonum hieraciifolium

Common0.77 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaf Spurge

Common0.69 obs.

Hymenoxys richardsonii

Colorado Bitterweed

Occasional0.67 obs.

Potentilla crinita

Occasional0.59 obs.

Aristida arizonica

Arizona Threeawn

Occasional0.59 obs.

Dalea polygonoides

Occasional0.57 obs.

Hymenopappus mexicanus

Occasional0.55 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogweed

Occasional0.54 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare0.47 obs.

Castilleja integra

Rare0.43 obs.

Cosmos parviflorus

Rare0.41 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Catron County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-2% vs. current

Blue Range Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Lower San Francisco Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+8% vs. current

Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+117% vs. current

Mesita Blanca Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

34 species

+129% vs. current

Reserve

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+136% vs. current

Horse Mountain Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+550% 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.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+47%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Catron County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-2% vs. current

Blue Range Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Lower San Francisco Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+8% vs. current

Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+117% vs. current

Mesita Blanca Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

34 species

+129% vs. current

Reserve

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+136% vs. current

Horse Mountain Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+550% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Adenophyllum wrightii

Very Common2.84 obs.

Picradeniopsis multiflora

Very Common2.17 obs.

Xanthisma gracile

Slender Goldenweed

Very Common1.13 obs.

Nama dichotoma

Very Common0.99 obs.

Munroa squarrosa

Munro'S Grass

Very Common0.96 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common0.95 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden Crownbeard

Common0.92 obs.

Eriogonum jamesii

Antelope-Sage

Common0.83 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common0.81 obs.

Eriogonum hieraciifolium

Common0.77 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaf Spurge

Common0.69 obs.

Hymenoxys richardsonii

Colorado Bitterweed

Occasional0.67 obs.

Potentilla crinita

Occasional0.59 obs.

Aristida arizonica

Arizona Threeawn

Occasional0.59 obs.

Dalea polygonoides

Occasional0.57 obs.

Hymenopappus mexicanus

Occasional0.55 obs.

Dyssodia papposa

Dogweed

Occasional0.54 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare0.47 obs.

Castilleja integra

Rare0.43 obs.

Cosmos parviflorus

Rare0.41 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 100 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Catron County

-2% species diversity