Lea County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lea County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Lea 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 Hobbs, Lea County hosts 257% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Lea County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hobbs

+257% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Very Common8 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common8 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common7 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common7 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Common6 obs.

Erynnis brizo

Sleepy Duskywing

Common6 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Common6 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Common6 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional5 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Occasional5 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Occasional5 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional5 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Occasional5 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura damula

Plains Forktail

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Lea County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Hobbs

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lovington

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.23

10 species

+900% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+1900% vs. current

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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.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Lea County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Hobbs

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+257% vs. current

Lovington

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% vs. current

Jal

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Eunice

Importance: 0.23

10 species

+900% vs. current

Tatum

Importance: 0.23

5 species

+1900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hobbs

+257% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Very Common8 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Very Common8 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common7 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common7 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common7 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Common6 obs.

Erynnis brizo

Sleepy Duskywing

Common6 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Common6 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Common6 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional5 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Occasional5 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Occasional5 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional5 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Occasional5 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura damula

Plains Forktail

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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