Roosevelt County

Ecosystem Overview

The Roosevelt County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Roosevelt 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 Portales, Roosevelt County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Roosevelt County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Portales

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common3 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common2 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-throated Vireo

Common2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Kansas Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

annual wild buckwheat

Rare2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Rare2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Roosevelt County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Portales

Importance: 0.41

4 species

+2400% 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

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Roosevelt County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Portales

Importance: 0.41

4 species

+2400% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Portales

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common3 obs.

Empidonax traillii

Willow Flycatcher

Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common2 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-throated Vireo

Common2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Kansas Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

annual wild buckwheat

Rare2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Rare2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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