Curry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Curry County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Curry 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. Compared to nearby Cannon AFB, Curry County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Curry County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cannon AFB

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio riddellii

Very Common2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common2 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common2 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Common1 obs.

Crossidius pulchellus

Common1 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional1 obs.

Oecanthus argentinus

prairie tree cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Arphia pseudo-nietana

Red-winged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard's Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Curry County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Clovis

Importance: 0.42

65 species

+20% 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 Curry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Curry County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Clovis

Importance: 0.42

65 species

+20% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cannon AFB

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Senecio riddellii

Very Common2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common2 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Common2 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Common1 obs.

Crossidius pulchellus

Common1 obs.

Paranapiacaba tricincta

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional1 obs.

Oecanthus argentinus

prairie tree cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Arphia pseudo-nietana

Red-winged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard's Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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