Chaves County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chaves County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Chaves County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Roswell, Chaves County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Chaves County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Roswell

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common504 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common78 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common70 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Very Common43 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Very Common37 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common31 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common27 obs.

Yucca treculiana

Common26 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common22 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Common21 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Common21 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Occasional20 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional19 obs.

Nolina texana

bunch-grass

Occasional19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional16 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional16 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional15 obs.

Eunota circumpicta

Rare15 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare15 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chaves County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lea Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Chaves County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chaves County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Roswell

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lea Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Roswell

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common504 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common78 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common70 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Very Common43 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Very Common37 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common31 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common27 obs.

Yucca treculiana

Common26 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common22 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Common21 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Common21 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Occasional20 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional19 obs.

Nolina texana

bunch-grass

Occasional19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional16 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional16 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional15 obs.

Eunota circumpicta

Rare15 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare15 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare13 obs.

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