Clovis

Ecosystem Overview

The Clovis ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Curry County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Curry County nearby has 75% more documented species, Clovis offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 91 Curry County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 91 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Curry County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Very Common0.31 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.29 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Very Common0.23 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Very Common0.23 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-Crested Titmouse

Very Common0.23 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.21 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf Periwinkle

Common0.19 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.11 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.11 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Common0.1 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common0.08 obs.

Alternanthera caracasana

Washerwoman

Occasional0.08 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Occasional0.08 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.08 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Occasional0.07 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional0.07 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare0.07 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Rare0.07 obs.

Cylindropuntia davisii

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Curry County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-75% vs. current

Cannon Afb

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-75% vs. current

Clovis

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-75% vs. current

Ned Houk Memorial Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-74% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+900% vs. current

Texico

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Chavez Housing

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+567% vs. current

Clovis Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+900% 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 Curry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Curry County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-75% vs. current

Cannon Afb

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-75% vs. current

Clovis

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-75% vs. current

Ned Houk Memorial Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-74% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+900% vs. current

Texico

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Chavez Housing

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+567% vs. current

Clovis Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Very Common0.31 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.29 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Very Common0.23 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Very Common0.23 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-Crested Titmouse

Very Common0.23 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.21 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf Periwinkle

Common0.19 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.11 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.11 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Common0.1 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common0.08 obs.

Alternanthera caracasana

Washerwoman

Occasional0.08 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Occasional0.08 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.08 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Occasional0.07 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional0.07 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare0.07 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Rare0.07 obs.

Cylindropuntia davisii

Rare0.06 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 91 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Curry County

-75% species diversity