El Paso City
Ecosystem Overview
The El Paso City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in el paso county, texas, 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 7 el paso county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Agave lechuguilla
Tampico fiber
Cochemiea grahamii
Fouquieria splendens
vine-cactus
Yucca elata
soaptree yucca
Dasylirion wheeleri
Parkinsonia aculeata
Jerusalem thorn
Chilopsis linearis
desert-willow
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Yucca baccata
Banana Yucca
Rhus microphylla
scrub sumac
Zenaida asiatica
White-winged Dove
Opuntia engelmannii
cowtongue prickly-pear
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Yucca treculiana
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Dasyochloa pulchella
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade
Baccharis sarothroides
groundsel
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in El Paso County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near El Paso City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement El Paso Citywithin El Paso County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.