As with other mountain ranges in west-central New Mexico, the variations in elevation result in diverse vegetative types.
Scrubland, pinyon-juniper woodland, Gambel oak, mountain mahogany and grassland areas are all represented.
Grasses include black and sideoats grama, poverty threeawn, fluffgrass, burrograss, and galleta grass.
Shrubs that are mixed in the grasslands include sotol, cholla, yucca, and Apache plume.
Wildlife includes mountain lion, pronghorn, mule deer, black bear, and coyote as well as numerous bird species.
As with other mountain ranges in west-central New Mexico, the variations in elevation result in diverse vegetative types. Scrubland, pinyon-juniper woodland, Gambel oak, mountain mahogany and grassland areas are all represented. Grasses include black and sideoats grama, poverty threeawn, fluffgrass, burrograss, and galleta grass. Shrubs that are mixed in the grasslands include sotol, cholla, yucca, and Apache plume. Wildlife includes mountain lion, pronghorn, mule deer, black bear, and coyote as well as numerous bird species.
Bear Mountains