Red River
Ecosystem Overview
The Red River ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in taos county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Taos nearby has 29% more documented species, Red River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 taos county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.
Callospermophilus lateralis
Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Nymphalis antiopa
camberwell beauty
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Glaucopsyche lygdamus
Silvery Blue
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Culaea inconstans
Common Stickleback
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Poecile gambeli
Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)
Dacrymyces chrysospermus
Orange Jelly Spot
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Allium schoenoprasum
chives
Galium boreale
northern bedstraw
Ribes cereum
squaw currant
Clematis columbiana
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Erysimum capitatum
western wallflower
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Taos County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Red River. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Red Riverwithin Taos County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.