Tucumcari

Ecosystem Overview

The Tucumcari ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Quay County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quay County nearby has 52% more documented species, Tucumcari offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #54 for species diversity among 100 Quay County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 100 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Quay County

-52% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Corvus corax

Raven

Very Common1.05 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.87 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.87 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common0.72 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common0.72 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common0.7 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas Blueweed

Common0.68 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Common0.63 obs.

Pepsis thisbe

Common0.49 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common0.33 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Common0.32 obs.

Penstemon ambiguus

Bush Penstemon

Occasional0.31 obs.

Cylindropuntia davisii

Occasional0.29 obs.

Allograpta exotica

Syrphid Fly

Occasional0.29 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.29 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Occasional0.23 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

Marsh Crowfoot

Occasional0.21 obs.

Hymenoxys odorata

Bitterweed

Rare0.2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Rare0.2 obs.

Phyciodes picta

Painted Crescent

Rare0.2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Quay County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-52% vs. current

Tucumcari

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-49% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+111% vs. current

Ute Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

58 species

-34% vs. current

Tucumcari Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

38 species

0% vs. current

Logan

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-14% vs. current

Coronado Park (undeveloped)

in Tucumcari

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+23% vs. current

Tucumcari Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+27% 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 Quay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Quay County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-52% vs. current

Tucumcari

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-49% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+111% vs. current

Ute Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

58 species

-34% vs. current

Tucumcari Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

38 species

0% vs. current

Logan

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-14% vs. current

Coronado Park (undeveloped)

in Tucumcari

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+23% vs. current

Tucumcari Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+27% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Corvus corax

Raven

Very Common1.05 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.87 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.87 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common0.72 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common0.72 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common0.7 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas Blueweed

Common0.68 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Common0.63 obs.

Pepsis thisbe

Common0.49 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common0.33 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Common0.32 obs.

Penstemon ambiguus

Bush Penstemon

Occasional0.31 obs.

Cylindropuntia davisii

Occasional0.29 obs.

Allograpta exotica

Syrphid Fly

Occasional0.29 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.29 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Occasional0.23 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

Marsh Crowfoot

Occasional0.21 obs.

Hymenoxys odorata

Bitterweed

Rare0.2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Rare0.2 obs.

Phyciodes picta

Painted Crescent

Rare0.2 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 100 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Quay County

-52% species diversity