Grants
Ecosystem Overview
The Grants ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in cibola 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 Cibola County nearby has 56% more documented species, Grants offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 cibola county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Ulmus pumila
Manchurian Elm
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Sturnella neglecta
Western Meadowlark
Lepus californicus
Black-tailed Jack Rabbit
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Holbrookia maculata
Lesser Earless Lizard
Hordeum jubatum
foxtail barley
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
yellow-headed blackbird
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Grantswithin Cibola County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.