Quay County

Ecosystem Overview

The Quay County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Quay 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 Tucumcari City Limit, Quay County hosts 170% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Quay County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucumcari City Limit

+170% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common7 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common7 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common6 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-plume Dalea

Very Common6 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Very Common6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common5 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common5 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Common4 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common4 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Common4 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Occasional4 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional3 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional3 obs.

Acleisanthes diffusa

spreading moonpod

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional3 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Occasional3 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

chocolate-flower

Rare3 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare3 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Quay County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucumcari City Limit

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+4900% 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 Quay County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Quay County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucumcari City Limit

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Tucumcari City Limit

+170% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common7 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Very Common7 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common6 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-plume Dalea

Very Common6 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Very Common6 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common5 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common5 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Common4 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common4 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Common4 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Occasional4 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional3 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional3 obs.

Acleisanthes diffusa

spreading moonpod

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional3 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Occasional3 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

chocolate-flower

Rare3 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare3 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Rare3 obs.

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