De Baca County

Ecosystem Overview

The De Baca County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in De Baca 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 Sumner Lake State Park nearby has 1% more documented species, De Baca County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 35 De Baca County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 35 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumner Lake State Park

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common9.42 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.

Acleisanthes diffusa

Spreading Moonpod

Very Common3 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common3 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Very Common3 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Common3 obs.

Acleisanthes lanceolata

Gypsum Moonpod

Common2 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common2 obs.

Oenothera gayleana

Common2 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional2 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Occasional2 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional2 obs.

Thymophylla acerosa

Occasional2 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Rare2 obs.

Eriogonum tenellum

Rare2 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in De Baca County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Sumner Lake State Park

in Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+295% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+316% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Sumner Lake Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+8% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7800% 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 De Baca County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in De Baca County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Sumner Lake State Park

in Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+295% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+316% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Sumner Lake Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+8% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common9.42 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.

Acleisanthes diffusa

Spreading Moonpod

Very Common3 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common3 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Very Common3 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Common3 obs.

Acleisanthes lanceolata

Gypsum Moonpod

Common2 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common2 obs.

Oenothera gayleana

Common2 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional2 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Occasional2 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Occasional2 obs.

Thymophylla acerosa

Occasional2 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Rare2 obs.

Eriogonum tenellum

Rare2 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 35 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumner Lake State Park

-1% species diversity