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Manzano

Ecosystem Overview

The Manzano ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in torrance county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Torrance County nearby has 79% more documented species, Manzano offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 torrance county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 7 locations
57th percentile for diversity
vs. Torrance County
-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ischnura damula

Ischnura damula

Plains Forktail

Very Common2 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.
Sayornis nigricans

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common2 obs.
Epicauta aspera

Epicauta aspera

Very Common1 obs.
Polistes aurifer

Polistes aurifer

Very Common1 obs.
Belvosia semiflava

Belvosia semiflava

Common1 obs.
Melanoplus bivittatus

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Phoetaliotes nebrascensis

Phoetaliotes nebrascensis

Large-headed Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Dissosteira carolina

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Anasa tristis

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Common1 obs.
Schoenoplectus acutus

Schoenoplectus acutus

Tule

Common1 obs.
Ribes aureum

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Occasional1 obs.
Foeniculum vulgare

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Occasional1 obs.
Paradejeania rutilioides

Paradejeania rutilioides

Occasional1 obs.
Pholisora mejicanus

Pholisora mejicanus

Mexican Sootywing

Occasional1 obs.
Enallagma civile

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional1 obs.
Aquarius remigis

Aquarius remigis

Occasional1 obs.
Setophaga americana

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Rare1 obs.
Prunus domestica

Prunus domestica

Wild Plum

Rare1 obs.
Mareca strepera

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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