Las Vegas
Ecosystem Overview
The Las Vegas ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in san miguel 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 San Miguel County nearby has 65% more documented species, Las Vegas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 san miguel county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Eristalis tenax
Drone Fly
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Eupeodes volucris
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Red-Legged Grasshopper
Lygaeus kalmii
Boisea trivittata
Pituophis catenifer
Bullsnake [sayi]
Corvus corax
common raven
Spizella pallida
Clay-Coloured Sparrow
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Cucurbita foetidissima
Missouri gourd
Verbena bracteata
Prostrate Verbena
Marrubium vulgare
white horehound
Euphorbia serpillifolia
Thyme-Leaved Sandmat
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Malva neglecta
dwarf mallow
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Hippodamia parenthesis
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Miguel County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Las Vegaswithin San Miguel County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.