Clayton

Ecosystem Overview

The Clayton ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Union County nearby has 15% more documented species, Clayton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 33 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 33 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common3.19 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common1.6 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

Crossbill

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common1 obs.

Aulocara elliotti

Bigheaded Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Common0.82 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Common0.82 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson'S Warbler

Common0.69 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common0.68 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common0.56 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.38 obs.

Salsola tragus

Tumbleweed

Occasional0.38 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional0.3 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Occasional0.29 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional0.29 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional0.29 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Occasional0.29 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Rare0.29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare0.28 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Rare0.28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-15% vs. current

Folsom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-15% vs. current

Clayton Lake State Park And Dinosaur Trackways

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+91% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Capulin

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-16% vs. current

Grande

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+644% vs. current

Clayton Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1240% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-15% vs. current

Folsom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-15% vs. current

Clayton Lake State Park And Dinosaur Trackways

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+91% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Capulin

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-16% vs. current

Grande

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+644% vs. current

Clayton Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1240% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 33 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-15% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common3.19 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common1.6 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

Crossbill

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Very Common1 obs.

Aulocara elliotti

Bigheaded Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Common0.82 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Common0.82 obs.

Cardellina pusilla

Wilson'S Warbler

Common0.69 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common0.68 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common0.56 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.38 obs.

Salsola tragus

Tumbleweed

Occasional0.38 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Occasional0.3 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Occasional0.29 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional0.29 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional0.29 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Occasional0.29 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Rare0.29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare0.28 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Rare0.28 obs.

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