Mammals of New Mexico
The mammals most often spotted in New Mexico, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
36,944
recent observations
50
species listed
50
mammals
Naturalists have logged 36,944 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in New Mexico. The most frequently seen is the Mule Deer, with 6,487 recorded sightings.
Rarer finds confirmed in New Mexico include Bobcat - uncommon enough that a sighting is worth logging.
Most-observed mammals in New Mexico
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
6,487 observations
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
2,753 observations
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
2,618 observations
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
2,412 observations
Coyote
Canis latrans
2,257 observations
Pronghorn
Antilocapra americana
1,889 observations
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Cynomys gunnisoni
1,803 observations
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
1,135 observations
Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
1,065 observations
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
1,057 observations
Collared Peccary
Pecari tajacu
1,005 observations
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
939 observations
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
888 observations
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
835 observations
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
779 observations
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
758 observations
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
747 observations
Fremont's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus fremonti
623 observations · iNaturalist
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
600 observations
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger
530 observations
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
480 observations
Aoudad
Ammotragus lervia
379 observations · iNaturalist
Domestic Horse
Equus caballus
369 observations · iNaturalist
Gemsbok
Oryx gazella
296 observations · iNaturalist
American Badger
Taxidea taxus
276 observations
Gray-footed Chipmunk
Neotamias canipes
274 observations · iNaturalist
Texas Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus interpres
267 observations
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
262 observations
Spotted Ground Squirrel
Xerospermophilus spilosoma
251 observations · iNaturalist
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
248 observations
Colorado Chipmunk
Neotamias quadrivittatus
240 observations
Mountain Lion
Puma concolor
217 observations
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Marmota flaviventris
212 observations
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Cynomys ludovicianus
208 observations
American Pika
Ochotona princeps
203 observations
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
197 observations
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus leucurus
166 observations
Cliff Chipmunk
Neotamias dorsalis
160 observations · iNaturalist
Pallid Bat
Antrozous pallidus
151 observations
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
108 observations
Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
103 observations
Mexican Free-tailed Bat
Tadarida brasiliensis
96 observations
Rio Grande Ground Squirrel
Ictidomys parvidens
89 observations · iNaturalist
Silver-haired Bat
Lasionycteris noctivagans
84 observations
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
81 observations
Kit Fox
Vulpes macrotis
78 observations
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
75 observations · iNaturalist
American Hog-nosed Skunk
Conepatus leuconotus
65 observations
Hispid Cotton Rat
Sigmodon hispidus
65 observations
Domestic Dog
Canis familiaris
64 observations · iNaturalist
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