Fort Sumner

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Sumner ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in De Baca County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While De Baca County nearby has 76% more documented species, Fort Sumner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 35 De Baca County County natural areas, placing it in the 26th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 35 locations

26th percentile for diversity

vs. De Baca County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Very Common0.5 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Very Common0.44 obs.

Macrhybopsis aestivalis

Speckled Chub

Very Common0.39 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common0.36 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Very Common0.32 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.05 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Common0.05 obs.

Ischnura denticollis

Black-Fronted Forktail

Common0.05 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Pantala

Common0.05 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Common0.04 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson'S Warbler

Common0.04 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional0.04 obs.

Argia alberta

Paiute Dancer

Occasional0.04 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.04 obs.

Aspidoscelis velox

Plateau Striped Whiptail

Occasional0.04 obs.

Leptotes marina

Marine Blue

Occasional0.04 obs.

Oenanthe oenanthe

Wheatear

Occasional0.03 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare0.03 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

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

-76% vs. current

Sumner Lake State Park

in Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-5% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-76% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-76% vs. current

Sumner Lake Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

-74% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1800% 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

-69%

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

-76% vs. current

Sumner Lake State Park

in Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-5% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-76% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-76% vs. current

Sumner Lake Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

-74% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1800% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 35 locations

26th percentile for diversity

vs. De Baca County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Very Common0.5 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Very Common0.44 obs.

Macrhybopsis aestivalis

Speckled Chub

Very Common0.39 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common0.36 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Very Common0.32 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.05 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Common0.05 obs.

Ischnura denticollis

Black-Fronted Forktail

Common0.05 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Pantala

Common0.05 obs.

Porphyrio martinica

Purple Gallinule

Common0.04 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson'S Warbler

Common0.04 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional0.04 obs.

Argia alberta

Paiute Dancer

Occasional0.04 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.04 obs.

Aspidoscelis velox

Plateau Striped Whiptail

Occasional0.04 obs.

Leptotes marina

Marine Blue

Occasional0.04 obs.

Oenanthe oenanthe

Wheatear

Occasional0.03 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare0.03 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Rare0.03 obs.

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