Williamsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Williamsburg ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Sierra 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 Sierra County nearby has 83% more documented species, Williamsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Sierra County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Sierra County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Very Common5 obs.

Oncideres rhodosticta

Very Common5 obs.

Phytocoris ramosus

Very Common4 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Very Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Leprus wheelerii

Common1 obs.

Dichrooscytus repletus

Common1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common1 obs.

Acleisanthes chenopodioides

goosefoot moonpod

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common1 obs.

Mojavia achemonalis

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Schinia miniana

Occasional1 obs.

Melacoryphus lateralis

Occasional1 obs.

Megacyllene antennata

Occasional1 obs.

Eleodes longicollis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sierra County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Sierra County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-83% vs. current

Elephant Butte Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+183% vs. current

Truth Or Consequences

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+183% vs. current

Caballo Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+325% 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 Sierra County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sierra County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Sierra County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-83% vs. current

Elephant Butte Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+183% vs. current

Truth Or Consequences

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+183% vs. current

Caballo Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+325% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Sierra County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Very Common5 obs.

Oncideres rhodosticta

Very Common5 obs.

Phytocoris ramosus

Very Common4 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Very Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Leprus wheelerii

Common1 obs.

Dichrooscytus repletus

Common1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common1 obs.

Acleisanthes chenopodioides

goosefoot moonpod

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common1 obs.

Mojavia achemonalis

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Schinia miniana

Occasional1 obs.

Melacoryphus lateralis

Occasional1 obs.

Megacyllene antennata

Occasional1 obs.

Eleodes longicollis

Occasional1 obs.

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