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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.


Havard Oak
Roseate Skimmer
Checkered Setwing
Blue Dasher
Great-Tailed Grackle
Variegated Meadowhawk
Green Darner

Sand-Sage
Blue-Eyed Darner
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Sleepy Duskywing
Painted Bunting
Red Saddlebag

Spiny Ironplant
Obscure Bird Grasshopper
Widow Skimmer
Damselfly

Glossy Snake

Plains Forktail
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lea County County, New Mexico
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 Lea County County.
The Lea County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Lea 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 Hobbs, Lea County hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Lea County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.