Hobbs

Ecosystem Overview

The Hobbs ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Lea County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lovington, Hobbs hosts 180% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Lea County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lovington

+180% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Very Common3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Common1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Common1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey's nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Common Clammyweed

Rare1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare1 obs.

Euphorbia vermiculata

Vermiculate Spurge

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Lea County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Lovington

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+180% vs. current

Lea County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-72% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+367% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.23

10 species

+180% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+460% 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 Lea County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Lea County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Lovington

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+180% vs. current

Lea County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-72% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+367% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.23

10 species

+180% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+460% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lovington

+180% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Very Common3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Common1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Common1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey's nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Common Clammyweed

Rare1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare1 obs.

Euphorbia vermiculata

Vermiculate Spurge

Rare1 obs.

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