Clovis

Ecosystem Overview

The Clovis ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Curry County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Curry County nearby has 1% more documented species, Clovis offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 91 Curry County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 91 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Curry County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common2.36 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio riddellii

Common2 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common2 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common1.46 obs.

Proboscidea louisianica

Aphid Trap

Common1.19 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnella lilianae

Lilian'S Meadowlark

Occasional1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Cylindropuntia davisii

Rare1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Rare1 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+139%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Curry County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Curry County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Cannon Afb

Importance: 0.70

79 species

0% vs. current

Ned Houk Memorial Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+4% vs. current

Clovis

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+295% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Texico

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Chavez Housing

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Clovis Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3850% 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 Curry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+139%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Curry County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Curry County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Cannon Afb

Importance: 0.70

79 species

0% vs. current

Ned Houk Memorial Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+4% vs. current

Clovis

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+295% vs. current

Melrose

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Texico

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Chavez Housing

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Clovis Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3850% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common2.36 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio riddellii

Common2 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common2 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common1.46 obs.

Proboscidea louisianica

Aphid Trap

Common1.19 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnella lilianae

Lilian'S Meadowlark

Occasional1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Cylindropuntia davisii

Rare1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Rare1 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Rare1 obs.

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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 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 91 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Curry County

-1% species diversity