Santa Fe
Ecosystem Overview
The Santa Fe ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in santa fe 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 #2 for species diversity among 15 santa fe county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Penstemon jamesii
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Fallugia paradoxa
apache-plume
Cylindropuntia imbricata
rope-pear
Penstemon palmeri
Palmer penstemon
Juniperus monosperma
Cherrystone Juniper
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Penstemon secundiflorus
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Pinus edulis
Pinyon Pine
Berlandiera lyrata
chocolate-flower
Euphorbia fendleri
Fendler's euphorbia
Dryobates scalaris
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Yucca baccata
Banana Yucca
Hymenopappus filifolius
fine-leaved hymenopappus
Lithospermum incisum
yellow gromwell
Piranga ludoviciana
western tanager
Schistocerca shoshone
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Santa Fe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Santa Fe. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Santa Fewithin Santa Fe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.