Boles Acres
Ecosystem Overview
The Boles Acres ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in otero county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alamogordo nearby has 65% more documented species, Boles Acres offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 otero county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Fouquieria splendens
vine-cactus
Cylindropuntia leptocaulis
slender-stem cactus
Dasylirion wheeleri
Opuntia macrocentra
Purple Prickly-pear
Parthenium incanum
Echinocereus stramineus
Asphondylia auripila
Parabuteo unicinctus
Harris's Hawk
Cylindropuntia imbricata
rope-pear
Yucca elata
soaptree yucca
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Flourensia cernua
varnishbush
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Yucca baccata
Banana Yucca
Opuntia engelmannii
cowtongue prickly-pear
Echinocereus roetteri
Lloyd's hedgehog cactus
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Otero County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Boles Acres. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Boles Acreswithin Otero County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.