Nutria Reservoir Number 4
Ecosystem Overview
The Nutria Reservoir Number 4 ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in mckinley county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gallup nearby has 88% more documented species, Nutria Reservoir Number 4 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 mckinley 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 12 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Sialia currucoides
Mountain Bluebird
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Ischnura damula
Plains Forktail
Anthus rubescens
Buff-bellied Pipit
Mentha canadensis
American Corn Mint
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Sturnella neglecta
Western Meadowlark
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in McKinley County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Nutria Reservoir Number 4within McKinley County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.