Ute Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Ute Creek ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Harding County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harding County nearby has 46% more documented species, Ute Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 19 Harding County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Harding County

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Very Common0.18 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-Throated Loon

Very Common0.18 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common0.15 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.15 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Very Common0.11 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common0.11 obs.

Phrynosoma cornutum

Texas Horned Lizard

Common0.09 obs.

Pomaria jamesii

James' Holdback

Common0.09 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Common0.08 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common0.08 obs.

Salsola tragus

Tumbleweed

Common0.08 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Occasional0.07 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Occasional0.07 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional0.07 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional0.06 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Rare0.05 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Rare0.05 obs.

Calidris alpina

Dunlin

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+242%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harding County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Harding County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-46% vs. current

Mosquero

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Mills

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+486% vs. current

Mosquero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Yates

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Gallegos

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Bueyeros

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Mills Cemetery

in Mills

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+486% 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 Harding County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+242%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harding County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Harding County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-46% vs. current

Mosquero

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Mills

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+486% vs. current

Mosquero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Yates

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Gallegos

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Bueyeros

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Mills Cemetery

in Mills

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+486% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Very Common0.18 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-Throated Loon

Very Common0.18 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common0.15 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.15 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Very Common0.11 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common0.11 obs.

Phrynosoma cornutum

Texas Horned Lizard

Common0.09 obs.

Pomaria jamesii

James' Holdback

Common0.09 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Common0.08 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common0.08 obs.

Salsola tragus

Tumbleweed

Common0.08 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Occasional0.07 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Occasional0.07 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional0.07 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional0.06 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Occasional0.05 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Rare0.05 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Rare0.05 obs.

Calidris alpina

Dunlin

Rare0.05 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Harding County

-46% species diversity