Hobbs

Ecosystem Overview

The Hobbs ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Lea County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lea County nearby has 1% more documented species, Hobbs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Lea County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Lea County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Very Common4.05 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2.97 obs.

Alternanthera caracasana

Washerwoman

Very Common2.37 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common2.02 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas Blueweed

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional1.99 obs.

Nama hispida

Purple Mat

Occasional1.98 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Occasional1.94 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional1.74 obs.

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Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Occasional1.53 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional1.49 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Rare1.05 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Rare1.02 obs.

Chamaesaracha sordida

Rare1.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lea County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-1% vs. current

Lovington

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+1% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.70

47 species

+60% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+103% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+477% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+525% vs. current

Hobbs Country Club

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+400% vs. current

Lea County Regional Airport

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+436% 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

+108%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lea County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-1% vs. current

Lovington

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+1% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.70

47 species

+60% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+103% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+477% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+525% vs. current

Hobbs Country Club

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+400% vs. current

Lea County Regional Airport

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+436% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Very Common4.05 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2.97 obs.

Alternanthera caracasana

Washerwoman

Very Common2.37 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common2.02 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas Blueweed

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Occasional1.99 obs.

Nama hispida

Purple Mat

Occasional1.98 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Occasional1.94 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional1.74 obs.

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Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Occasional1.53 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional1.49 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Rare1.05 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Rare1.02 obs.

Chamaesaracha sordida

Rare1.02 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Lea County

-1% species diversity