Sumner Lake Campground

Ecosystem Overview

The Sumner Lake Campground ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in De Baca County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While De Baca County nearby has 8% more documented species, Sumner Lake Campground offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 35 De Baca County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 35 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. De Baca County

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common3.09 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Very Common2.52 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Very Common1.94 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common1.8 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Common1.53 obs.

Hebecarpa barbeyana

Common1.52 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Common1.51 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common1.5 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1.47 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Common1.39 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Occasional1.29 obs.

Eriogonum tenellum

Occasional1.04 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Chihuahuanus coahuilae

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperotettix viridis

Snakeweed Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopendra polymorpha

Occasional1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus splendidus

Rare1 obs.

Brickellia californica

California Brickellbush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in De Baca County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

De Baca County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-8% vs. current

Sumner Lake State Park

in Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+265% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+284% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7200% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within De Baca County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in De Baca County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

De Baca County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-8% vs. current

Sumner Lake State Park

in Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+265% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+284% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-9% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common3.09 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Very Common2.52 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Very Common1.94 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common1.8 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Common1.53 obs.

Hebecarpa barbeyana

Common1.52 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Common1.51 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common1.5 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1.47 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Common1.39 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Occasional1.29 obs.

Eriogonum tenellum

Occasional1.04 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Chihuahuanus coahuilae

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperotettix viridis

Snakeweed Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopendra polymorpha

Occasional1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus splendidus

Rare1 obs.

Brickellia californica

California Brickellbush

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 35 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. De Baca County

-8% species diversity