Carlsbad

Ecosystem Overview

The Carlsbad ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Eddy County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Artesia, Carlsbad hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Eddy County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Artesia

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common26 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common26 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common20 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common18 obs.

Dasylirion leiophyllum

Very Common14 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common14 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common13 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common13 obs.

Ictidomys parvidens

Rio Grande Ground Squirrel

Common12 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Common12 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Occasional9 obs.

Yucca treculiana

Occasional8 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Occasional7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Rare5 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Rare5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Artesia

Importance: 0.37

10 species

+900% vs. current

Eddy County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Desert Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Loving

Importance: 0.25

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Avalon

Importance: 0.20

65 species

+54% vs. current

Brantley Lake

Importance: 0.20

47 species

+113% 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 Eddy County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Artesia

Importance: 0.37

10 species

+900% vs. current

Eddy County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Desert Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Loving

Importance: 0.25

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lake Avalon

Importance: 0.20

65 species

+54% vs. current

Brantley Lake

Importance: 0.20

47 species

+113% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Artesia

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common26 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common26 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common20 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common18 obs.

Dasylirion leiophyllum

Very Common14 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common14 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common13 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common13 obs.

Ictidomys parvidens

Rio Grande Ground Squirrel

Common12 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Common12 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Occasional9 obs.

Yucca treculiana

Occasional8 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Occasional7 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Rare5 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Rare5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare5 obs.

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