Sierra County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sierra County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Sierra 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 Mims Lake, Sierra County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Sierra County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Mims Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common87 obs.

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Penstemon metcalfei

Very Common15 obs.

Phrynosoma modestum

Round-tailed Horned Lizard

Very Common13 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common10 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common10 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common10 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Common10 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common10 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common9 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common9 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common9 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Occasional9 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Occasional9 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Occasional8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional8 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional7 obs.

Cardinalis sinuatus

Pyrrhuloxia

Rare7 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare7 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sierra County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Elephant Butte Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Truth Or Consequences

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Williamsburg

Importance: 0.21

17 species

+488% vs. current

Caballo Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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 Sierra County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sierra County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Elephant Butte Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Truth Or Consequences

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Williamsburg

Importance: 0.21

17 species

+488% vs. current

Caballo Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Mims Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common87 obs.

No image

Penstemon metcalfei

Very Common15 obs.

Phrynosoma modestum

Round-tailed Horned Lizard

Very Common13 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common10 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common10 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common10 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Common10 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common10 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common9 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common9 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common9 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Occasional9 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Occasional9 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Occasional8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional8 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional7 obs.

Cardinalis sinuatus

Pyrrhuloxia

Rare7 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare7 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Rare6 obs.

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