Roosevelt County

Ecosystem Overview

The Roosevelt County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Dora, Roosevelt County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Roosevelt County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Dora

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Very Common4 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Common3 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common3 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Common2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm

Common2 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional2 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-Throated Vireo

Occasional2 obs.

Masticophis flagellum

Coachwhip

Occasional2 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Chincherry

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Rare2 obs.

Tidestromia lanuginosa

Woolly Tidestromia

Rare2 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+264%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Roosevelt County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Portales

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Grulla National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+233% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+281% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Elida

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Floyd

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2567% vs. current

Oasis State Park

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+321% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+433% 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 Roosevelt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+264%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Roosevelt County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Portales

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Grulla National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+233% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+281% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Elida

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Floyd

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2567% vs. current

Oasis State Park

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+321% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+433% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Dora

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Very Common4 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Common3 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common3 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Common2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm

Common2 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional2 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-Throated Vireo

Occasional2 obs.

Masticophis flagellum

Coachwhip

Occasional2 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Chincherry

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Rare2 obs.

Tidestromia lanuginosa

Woolly Tidestromia

Rare2 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Rare2 obs.

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