Farmington
Ecosystem Overview
The Farmington ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in san juan county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Juan County nearby has 16% more documented species, Farmington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 san juan county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Cynomys gunnisoni
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Sceloporus tristichus
Plateau Fence Lizard
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Forestiera pubescens
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Mephitis mephitis
Striped Skunk
Otospermophilus variegatus
Common Rock Squirrel
Mergus merganser
goosander
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Larus californicus
California Gull
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Juan County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Farmingtonwithin San Juan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.