Puma- Top Carnivore
Because of the large number of small rodents and rabbits, it is up to the Pumas and Jackals to keep that population in check. If it were not for the few carnivores, there would be an overpopulation of rabbits.
Golden Jackal- Carnivore
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Wild Goat- Herbivore
The herbivores allow for new growth, for when they eat a plant that specific plant will slowly adapt and will develop traits to defend against rabbits and goats to stay alive.
Black Tailed Rabbit- Herbivore
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Sagebrush- Producer
Producers give the energy for all of the trophic levels above it, while directly feeding the primary consumers. They also add some color and texture to the landscape. These two examples of producers both are low to the ground in or to enable short animals to get access to food.
Desert Wildflowers- Producer
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Earthworm- Decomposer
The decomposers take dead organic material and decompose it so that its nutrients return to the soil.
Fungi- Decomposer
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