Jal

Ecosystem Overview

The Jal ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Lea County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lea County nearby has 38% more documented species, Jal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Lea County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lea County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common5.51 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Very Common1.81 obs.

Epixiphium wislizeni

Very Common1.02 obs.

Talinum polygaloides

Very Common1 obs.

Eustoma exaltatum

Very Common1 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Common1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

Sweetscent

Common1 obs.

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Prosopis glandulosa

Mesquite

Common1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common1 obs.

Flourensia cernua

Tarbush

Common0.9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Occasional0.9 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Occasional0.87 obs.

Arizona elegans

Glossy Snake

Occasional0.49 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Occasional0.44 obs.

Euphorbia missurica

Occasional0.35 obs.

Phyllanthus warnockii

Sand Reverchonia

Occasional0.28 obs.

Euploca convolvulacea

Bindweed Heliotrope

Rare0.24 obs.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Rare0.22 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Rare0.18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lea County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-38% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-37% vs. current

Lovington

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-36% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+27% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+262% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+292% vs. current

Hobbs Country Club

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+213% vs. current

Lea County Regional Airport

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+236% 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

+18%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lea County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-38% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-37% vs. current

Lovington

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-36% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+27% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+262% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+292% vs. current

Hobbs Country Club

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+213% vs. current

Lea County Regional Airport

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+236% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common5.51 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Very Common1.81 obs.

Epixiphium wislizeni

Very Common1.02 obs.

Talinum polygaloides

Very Common1 obs.

Eustoma exaltatum

Very Common1 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Common1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

Sweetscent

Common1 obs.

No image

Prosopis glandulosa

Mesquite

Common1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common1 obs.

Flourensia cernua

Tarbush

Common0.9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Occasional0.9 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Occasional0.87 obs.

Arizona elegans

Glossy Snake

Occasional0.49 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Occasional0.44 obs.

Euphorbia missurica

Occasional0.35 obs.

Phyllanthus warnockii

Sand Reverchonia

Occasional0.28 obs.

Euploca convolvulacea

Bindweed Heliotrope

Rare0.24 obs.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Rare0.22 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Rare0.18 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lea County

-38% species diversity