Tucumcari City Limit

Ecosystem Overview

The Tucumcari City Limit ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Quay County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quay County nearby has 63% more documented species, Tucumcari City Limit offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Quay County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Quay County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Very Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Allograpta exotica

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes picta

Painted Crescent

Common1 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Aspidoscelis velox

Plateau Striped Whiptail

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum pusillum

Little Barley

Occasional1 obs.

Aristida purpurea

purple threeawn grass

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Rare1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Quay County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Quay County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-63% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+1750% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Quay County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

Quay County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-63% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+1750% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Quay County

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Very Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Allograpta exotica

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes picta

Painted Crescent

Common1 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Aspidoscelis velox

Plateau Striped Whiptail

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum pusillum

Little Barley

Occasional1 obs.

Aristida purpurea

purple threeawn grass

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Rare1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Rare1 obs.

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