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Los Ranchos De Albuquerque

Ecosystem Overview

The Los Ranchos De Albuquerque ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in bernalillo county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bernalillo County nearby has 54% more documented species, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 bernalillo county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

46
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
42
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
24
Common Species
Frequently observed species
22
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species
Common14 species
Occasional13 species
Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 13 locations
69th percentile for diversity
vs. Bernalillo County
-54% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.
Sayornis saya

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common6 obs.
Zenaida asiatica

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common3 obs.
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common2 obs.
Colaptes auratus

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common2 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.
Cinclus mexicanus

Cinclus mexicanus

American Dipper

Common2 obs.
Geococcyx californianus

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Common2 obs.
Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common2 obs.
Falco sparverius

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common2 obs.
Melanoplus differentialis

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Bombus pensylvanicus

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.
Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional1 obs.
Schistocerca shoshone

Schistocerca shoshone

Occasional1 obs.
Aspidoscelis exsanguis

Aspidoscelis exsanguis

Chihuahuan Spotted Whiptail

Occasional1 obs.
Aspidoscelis uniparens

Aspidoscelis uniparens

Desert Grassland Whiptail

Occasional1 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.
Apiomerus spissipes

Apiomerus spissipes

Rare1 obs.
Papilio multicaudata

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.
Cotinis mutabilis

Cotinis mutabilis

Figeater beetle

Rare1 obs.

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🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)

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🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)

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North Valley

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🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)

Carnuel

Unique habitat supporting 17 species. Ideal for discovering specialized wildlife communities.

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Children's Pond (tingley Beach)

Unique habitat supporting 14 species. Ideal for discovering specialized wildlife communities.

14
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Central Pond (tingley Beach)

Unique habitat supporting 13 species. Ideal for discovering specialized wildlife communities.

13
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North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Unique habitat supporting 12 species. Ideal for discovering specialized wildlife communities.

12
species

Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Los Ranchos De Albuquerquewithin Bernalillo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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