La Luz
Ecosystem Overview
The La Luz ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in otero 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 #3 for species diversity among 11 otero county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Fouquieria splendens
vine-cactus
Dasylirion wheeleri
Juniperus monosperma
Cherrystone Juniper
Koeberlinia spinosa
Yucca baccata
Banana Yucca
Yucca elata
soaptree yucca
Echinocereus stramineus
Parthenium incanum
Rhus microphylla
scrub sumac
Condalia warnockii
Tiquilia canescens
hairy tiquilia
Dasyochloa pulchella
Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
Opuntia macrocentra
Purple Prickly-pear
Thymophylla acerosa
Flourensia cernua
varnishbush
Asphondylia auripila
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Yucca treculiana
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Otero County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near La Luz. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement La Luzwithin Otero County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.