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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Garden Webworm
Southern Prairie Lizard

Elm Leaf Beetle
London Rocket
Swallow

Brown Dung Beetle
Damselfly
Flame Skimmer
Red-Headed Woodpecker
Firewheel

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Showy Sunflower




Sprague'S Pygarctica



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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Roosevelt County County, New Mexico
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 Roosevelt County County.
The Portales ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Roosevelt County nearby has 1% more documented species, Portales offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Roosevelt County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.