Lake Sumner

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Sumner ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in De Baca County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby De Baca County, Lake Sumner hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 35 De Baca County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 35 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. De Baca County

+1% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common1.37 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Very Common1.17 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common1.09 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1.02 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Very Common0.98 obs.

Eriogonum tenellum

Common0.92 obs.

Hebecarpa barbeyana

Common0.86 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Common0.86 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Common0.84 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Common0.73 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common0.69 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional0.65 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.64 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.63 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Occasional0.59 obs.

Erioneuron pilosum

Hairy-Tridens

Occasional0.57 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional0.57 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare0.57 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

Ratany

Rare0.57 obs.

Oenothera hartwegii

Rare0.57 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

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

+1% vs. current

Sumner Lake State Park

in Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+300% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+321% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Sumner Lake Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+10% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7900% 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

+48%

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

+1% vs. current

Sumner Lake State Park

in Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+300% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+321% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Sumner Lake Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+10% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 35 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. De Baca County

+1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common1.37 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Very Common1.17 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common1.09 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1.02 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Very Common0.98 obs.

Eriogonum tenellum

Common0.92 obs.

Hebecarpa barbeyana

Common0.86 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Common0.86 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Common0.84 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Common0.73 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common0.69 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional0.65 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.64 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.63 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Occasional0.59 obs.

Erioneuron pilosum

Hairy-Tridens

Occasional0.57 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional0.57 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare0.57 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

Ratany

Rare0.57 obs.

Oenothera hartwegii

Rare0.57 obs.

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