Guadalupe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Guadalupe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Guadalupe 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 Blue Hole, Guadalupe County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Guadalupe County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Blue Hole

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common23 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

annual wild buckwheat

Very Common16 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common14 obs.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common9 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common7 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common7 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common6 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

chocolate-flower

Common6 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Common5 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Common5 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common4 obs.

Cirsium ochrocentrum

yellow-spine thistle

Occasional4 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Occasional4 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Occasional4 obs.

Desmanthus cooleyi

Occasional4 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Occasional3 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Rare3 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Rare3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Guadalupe County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Rosa

Importance: 0.30

52 species

+92% vs. current

Vaughn

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Santa Rosa Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Guadalupe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Guadalupe County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Rosa

Importance: 0.30

52 species

+92% vs. current

Vaughn

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Santa Rosa Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Blue Hole

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common23 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

annual wild buckwheat

Very Common16 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common14 obs.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common9 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common7 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common7 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common6 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

chocolate-flower

Common6 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Common5 obs.

Juniperus monosperma

Cherrystone Juniper

Common5 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common4 obs.

Cirsium ochrocentrum

yellow-spine thistle

Occasional4 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Occasional4 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Occasional4 obs.

Desmanthus cooleyi

Occasional4 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Occasional3 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Rare3 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Rare3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare3 obs.

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