Carnuel
Ecosystem Overview
The Carnuel ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in bernalillo county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bernalillo County nearby has 83% more documented species, Carnuel offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 13 bernalillo county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
Dasyochloa pulchella
Quercus turbinella
Sonoran scrub oak
Cercocarpus breviflorus
hairy cercocarpus
Aciurina trixa
Yucca baccata
Banana Yucca
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Dactylotum bicolor
Cercyonis pegala
Common Wood Nymph
Aspidoscelis exsanguis
Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail
Baeolophus ridgwayi
Juniper Titmouse
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Toxostoma curvirostre
curve-billed thrasher
Opuntia polyacantha
Plains Pricklypear
Opuntia macrocentra
Purple Prickly-pear
Sceloporus cowlesi
White Sands Prairie Lizard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bernalillo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Carnuel. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Carnuelwithin Bernalillo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.