Lovington

Ecosystem Overview

The Lovington ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Lea County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hobbs nearby has 64% more documented species, Lovington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Lea 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Hobbs

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura demorsa

Mexican Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hobbs

Importance: 0.40

28 species

-64% vs. current

Lea County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-90% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+67% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.23

10 species

0% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+100% 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

-67%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hobbs

Importance: 0.40

28 species

-64% vs. current

Lea County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-90% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+67% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.23

10 species

0% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+100% 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Hobbs

-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura demorsa

Mexican Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common1 obs.

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