Tatum

Ecosystem Overview

The Tatum ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 11 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 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lea County nearby has 83% more documented species, Tatum offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #83 for species diversity among 100 Lea County County natural areas, placing it in the 17th 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 100 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Lea County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Very Common2 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Peganum harmala

Harmal Peganum

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-Eyed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common1 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common0.43 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

Wilson'S Phalarope

Common0.13 obs.

Calidris bairdii

Baird'S Sandpiper

Common0.13 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Common0.13 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

Northern Phalarope

Common0.13 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-Billed Dowitcher

Occasional0.13 obs.

Vernonia marginata

Occasional0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lea County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-83% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-83% vs. current

Lovington

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-82% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-72% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-65% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+8% vs. current

Hobbs Country Club

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-13% vs. current

Lea County Regional Airport

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

14 species

-7% 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

-70%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lea County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-83% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-83% vs. current

Lovington

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-82% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-72% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-65% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+8% vs. current

Hobbs Country Club

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-13% vs. current

Lea County Regional Airport

in Hobbs

Importance: 0.60

14 species

-7% 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 100 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Lea County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Very Common2 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Peganum harmala

Harmal Peganum

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-Eyed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common1 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common0.43 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

Wilson'S Phalarope

Common0.13 obs.

Calidris bairdii

Baird'S Sandpiper

Common0.13 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Common0.13 obs.

Phalaropus lobatus

Northern Phalarope

Common0.13 obs.

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Long-Billed Dowitcher

Occasional0.13 obs.

Vernonia marginata

Occasional0.11 obs.

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