Santa Rosa
Ecosystem Overview
The Santa Rosa ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in guadalupe county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Guadalupe County nearby has 48% more documented species, Santa Rosa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 guadalupe 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 52 total documented species.
Berlandiera lyrata
chocolate-flower
Quercus turbinella
Sonoran scrub oak
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Adiantum capillus-veneris
southern maidenhair
Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus
Isocoma pluriflora
southern jimmyweed
Xanthisma spinulosum
spiny ironplant
Desmanthus cooleyi
Baccharis salicina
willow baccharis
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Spoladea recurvalis
Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth
Melanoplus thomasi
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Rumina decollata
decollate snail
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Fulica americana
American Coot
Ammodramus savannarum
Grasshopper sparrow
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Guadalupe County
Discover 5 other wildlife-rich locations near Santa Rosa. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Santa Rosawithin Guadalupe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.