Lake Roberts

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Roberts ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Silver City nearby has 59% more documented species, Lake Roberts offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver City

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

Williamson's Sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Rare1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Grant County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Silver City

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-59% vs. current

Grant County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-59% vs. current

Bill Evans Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1267% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+1267% vs. current

Hurley

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+4000% 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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Grant County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Silver City

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-59% vs. current

Grant County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-59% vs. current

Bill Evans Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1267% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+1267% vs. current

Hurley

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Santa Clara

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+4000% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver City

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Anas diazi

Mexican Duck

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

Williamson's Sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Rare1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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