Animals

The range of elevation in the surrounding Gila National Forest and variety in vegetation provides habitat for many diverse fauna which includes 84 species of mammals, over 300 species of bird, 44 species of reptiles, 11 species of amphibians, and 30 species of fish.

 
Herd of Mule deer
Mammals

Herd of Mule deer in the grass

Black-headed grosbeak on a fence
Birds

Male Black-headed grosbeak sitting on the fence at the trailhead

Crevice spiny lizard on a rock
Reptiles & Amphibians

A Crevice spiny lizard sunning itself on a rock.

Sucker fish in the river
Fish

Sucker fish swimming in the Gila River

Vinegaroon
Insects, Spiders, etc.

A Vinegaroon or Whip Scorpion on a rock.

Last updated: January 6, 2021

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26 Jim Bradford Trail
Mimbres, NM 88049

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575-536-9461

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