Roswell

Ecosystem Overview

The Roswell ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Chaves County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chaves County nearby has 80% more documented species, Roswell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Chaves County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Chaves County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Very Common1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Common1 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas stork's-bill

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common1 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian rush-pea

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional1 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Rare1 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Rare1 obs.

Eleodes hispilabris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chaves County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Chaves County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-80% vs. current

Lea Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% 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 Chaves County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chaves County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Chaves County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-80% vs. current

Lea Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Chaves County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Very Common1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Common1 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas stork's-bill

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common1 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian rush-pea

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional1 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson's Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Rare1 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Rare1 obs.

Eleodes hispilabris

Rare1 obs.

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