Gallup
Ecosystem Overview
The Gallup ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in mckinley county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 mckinley county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Corvus corax
common raven
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Melozone fusca
canyon towhee
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Sphaeralcea coccinea
red false mallow
Eremopyrum triticeum
annual wheatgrass
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Bassia scoparia
Belvedere
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Cynomys gunnisoni
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Archilochus alexandri
Black-chinned Hummingbird
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gallupwithin McKinley County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.