* Large mammals: Elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, black bears, coyotes, and bobcats.
* Small mammals: Prairie dogs, black-tailed jackrabbits, cottontail rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, and mice.
Birds
* Game birds: Pheasants, quail, doves, and turkeys.
* Waterfowl: Ducks, geese, and cranes.
* Raptors: Eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls.
* Songbirds: Cardinals, blue jays, robins, and sparrows.
Reptiles and Amphibians
* Reptiles: Snakes, lizards, and turtles.
* Amphibians: Frogs, toads, and salamanders.
Fish
* Game fish: Trout, bass, catfish, and sunfish.
* Other fish: Carp, suckers, minnows, and darters.
Invertebrates
* Insects: Butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and mosquitoes.
* Arachnids: Spiders, scorpions, and ticks.
* Crustaceans: Crayfish and shrimp.
* Mollusks: Snails, slugs, and clams.
Other
* Bats: New Mexico is home to 26 species of bats, more than any other state in the continental United States.
* Wolves: Mexican wolves were reintroduced to New Mexico in 1998. There are now about 100 wolves living in the state.