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Moriarty

Ecosystem Overview

The Moriarty ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in torrance 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 Torrance County nearby has 94% more documented species, Moriarty offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 torrance county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

6
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
6
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
4
Common Species
Frequently observed species
2
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common2 species
Occasional1 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 7 locations
43th percentile for diversity
vs. Torrance County
-94% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Schistocerca shoshone

Schistocerca shoshone

Very Common1 obs.
Hordeum jubatum

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common1 obs.
Verbena bracteata

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Very Common1 obs.
Phidippus apacheanus

Phidippus apacheanus

Very Common1 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.
Quiscalus mexicanus

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Torrance County

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Moriartywithin Torrance County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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