Chisos Katydid, Big Bend National Park. Photo copyright Rick LoBello
We are working with educators at the El Paso Zoo on interactive educational materials about the Chihuahuan Desert. So far we have come up with the following list of animals and plants that we believe live naturally only in the Chihuahuan Desert eco-region.
We really need to add scientific names to the list to make it more accurate, but for now have this list of 10. If you have feedback of any kind please send it to ricklobello@gmail.com.
We are sure that there are many other species out there that need to be added to this list so we hope to hear from you soon.
Animals
1. Grey-Banded Kingsnake
2. Bolson Tortoise
3. Coahuilan Box Turtle
4. Big Bend Gambusia
5. Carbonera Pupfish
6. Mexican Prairie Dog
7. Chisos Katydid
Plants
8. Lechuguilla
9. Hechtia – Texas false agave
10. Candelilla, Wax Euphorbia
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