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New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan
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  • Ecoregions
    • Arizona/New Mexico Mountains
    • Chihuahuan Desert
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    • Madrean Archipelago
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  • Habitats
    • Alpine and Montane Vegetation
    • Aquatic
    • Arroyo Riparian
    • Cliff, Scree & Rock Vegetation
    • Desert Grassland and Scrub
    • Plains-Mesa Grasslands< Back to Habitats List
    • Riparian Woodlands and Wetlands
  • Conservation Opportunity Areas
  • Threats and Conservation Actions
  • Monitoring
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New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan

  • OVERVIEW
  • Species
    • Amphibians
    • Bees
    • Beetles
    • Birds
    • Crustaceans
    • Fish
    • Flies
    • Mammals
    • Molluscs
    • Moths and Butterflies
    • Reptiles
  • Ecoregions
    • Arizona/New Mexico Mountains
    • Chihuahuan Desert
    • Colorado Plateaus
    • High Plains and Tablelands
    • Madrean Archipelago
    • Southern Rocky Mountains
  • Habitats
    • Alpine and Montane Vegetation
    • Aquatic
    • Arroyo Riparian
    • Cliff, Scree & Rock Vegetation
    • Desert Grassland and Scrub
    • Plains-Mesa Grasslands< Back to Habitats List
    • Riparian Woodlands and Wetlands
  • Conservation Opportunity Areas
  • Threats and Conservation Actions
  • Monitoring
  • Climate Change
  • Related Resources

BLNWR cryptic species Amphipod

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BLNWR cryptic species Amphipod
BLNWR cryptic species Amphipod
This Species needs a photo. If you have one you would like to provide, please email it to virginia.seamster@dgf.nm.gov. Include the species name, your name and organization for the photo credit. Thank you!
Scientific Name Gammarus sp.
Category D
Taxon Crustaceans
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The Sitting Bull Spring cryptic species Amphipod (Gammarus sp.) is a small freshwater crustacean, typically measuring 5-30 mm (0.2-1.2 in) and found in streams, rivers, and ponds. It plays a crucial role in ecosystems as a detritivore, feeding on organic matter and serving as prey for fish and other aquatic animals.


Ecoregions

Chihuahuan Desert
Chihuahuan Desert

Habitats

Ephemeral Catchments
Ephemeral Catchments
Perennial Cold Water Reservoirs
Perennial Cold Water Reservoirs
Perennial Cold Water Streams
Perennial Cold Water Streams
Perennial Warm Water Reservoirs
Perennial Warm Water Reservoirs
Perennial Warm Water Streams
Perennial Warm Water Streams

Related Resources

  • Species of Greatest Conservation Need Chapter in SWAP document
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