Morgan Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Morgan Lake ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in san juan county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Farmington nearby has 93% more documented species, Morgan Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 7 san juan county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.
Ammospermophilus leucurus
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Fulica americana
American Coot
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's Grebe
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Juan County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Morgan Lakewithin San Juan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.