Quay County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Quay County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Quay 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 Tucumcari, Quay County hosts 7% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Tucumcari

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common9 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

Sunflower

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common5 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common5 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Common4.03 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common4 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Common4 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Occasional4 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional4 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Occasional4 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional3 obs.

Phrynosoma cornutum

Texas Horned Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Occasional3 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Rare3 obs.

Rhus microphylla

Scrub Sumac

Rare3 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare3 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Tucumcari

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common9 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

Sunflower

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common5 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common5 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Common4.03 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common4 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Common4 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Occasional4 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional4 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Occasional4 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional3 obs.

Phrynosoma cornutum

Texas Horned Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Occasional3 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Rare3 obs.

Rhus microphylla

Scrub Sumac

Rare3 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare3 obs.

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