Number Thirteen Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Number Thirteen Lake ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Colfax County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Raton nearby has 11% more documented species, Number Thirteen Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Colfax County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Raton

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common3 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Falco mexicanus

Prairie falcon

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Common1 obs.

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Rare1 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Colfax County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Raton

Importance: 0.39

28 species

-11% vs. current

Colfax County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-75% vs. current

Cimarron

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Eagle Nest

Importance: 0.25

46 species

-46% vs. current

Eagle Nest Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+79% 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 Colfax County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Colfax County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Raton

Importance: 0.39

28 species

-11% vs. current

Colfax County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-75% vs. current

Cimarron

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Gravel Pit Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Eagle Nest

Importance: 0.25

46 species

-46% vs. current

Eagle Nest Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+79% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Raton

-11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common3 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Falco mexicanus

Prairie falcon

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Common1 obs.

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Rare1 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

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