Columbus

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbus ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Luna County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Deming nearby has 48% more documented species, Columbus offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Luna County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Deming

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common17 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common12 obs.

Erythrostemon gilliesii

Very Common10 obs.

Euphorbia hyssopifolia

Hyssopleaf sandmat

Very Common6 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum abertianum

Abert's wild buckwheat

Common3 obs.

Baileya multiradiata

desert-marigold

Common3 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Common2 obs.

Astragalus allochrous

Common2 obs.

Ipomopsis longiflora

Occasional2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional2 obs.

Tachardiella larreae

Occasional2 obs.

Toxonprucha volucris

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia micromera

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Culex tarsalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Deming

Importance: 0.38

87 species

-48% vs. current

Luna County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-55% 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 Luna County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Deming

Importance: 0.38

87 species

-48% vs. current

Luna County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-55% 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 Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Deming

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common17 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common12 obs.

Erythrostemon gilliesii

Very Common10 obs.

Euphorbia hyssopifolia

Hyssopleaf sandmat

Very Common6 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum abertianum

Abert's wild buckwheat

Common3 obs.

Baileya multiradiata

desert-marigold

Common3 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Common2 obs.

Astragalus allochrous

Common2 obs.

Ipomopsis longiflora

Occasional2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional2 obs.

Tachardiella larreae

Occasional2 obs.

Toxonprucha volucris

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia micromera

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Culex tarsalis

Rare1 obs.

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