Tucumcari

Ecosystem Overview

The Tucumcari ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Quay County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quay County nearby has 6% more documented species, Tucumcari offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Quay County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Quay County

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas Blueweed

Very Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.11 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common2.12 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Common2.07 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Common2 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Common1.12 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common1.07 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Occasional1.07 obs.

Allograpta exotica

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes picta

Painted Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon ambiguus

Bush Penstemon

Occasional1 obs.

Aristida purpurea

Wiregrass

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

Marsh Crowfoot

Rare1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Quay County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-6% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+311% vs. current

Ute Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

58 species

+28% vs. current

Tucumcari Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+95% vs. current

Tucumcari

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+95% vs. current

Logan

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+68% vs. current

Coronado Park (undeveloped)

in Tucumcari

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+139% vs. current

Tucumcari Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+147% 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 Quay County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas Blueweed

Very Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.11 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common2.12 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Common2.07 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Common2 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Common1.12 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common1.07 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Occasional1.07 obs.

Allograpta exotica

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes picta

Painted Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon ambiguus

Bush Penstemon

Occasional1 obs.

Aristida purpurea

Wiregrass

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

Marsh Crowfoot

Rare1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Quay County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-6% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+311% vs. current

Ute Lake State Park

Importance: 0.60

58 species

+28% vs. current

Tucumcari Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+95% vs. current

Tucumcari

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+95% vs. current

Logan

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+68% vs. current

Coronado Park (undeveloped)

in Tucumcari

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+139% vs. current

Tucumcari Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+147% 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Quay County

-6% species diversity