Sumner Lake State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Sumner Lake State Park ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in De Baca County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby De Baca County, Sumner Lake State Park hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 35 De Baca County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 35 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. De Baca County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common4 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Very Common3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common3 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Common2 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Common2 obs.

Hebecarpa barbeyana

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum tenellum

Common2 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Common2 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Occasional2 obs.

Leprus wheelerii

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Occasional1 obs.

Chihuahuanus coahuilae

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Rare1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Harlequin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus splendidus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in De Baca County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

De Baca County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+300% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+321% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Sumner Lake Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+10% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7900% 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 De Baca County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common4 obs.

Dalea jamesii

Very Common3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common3 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Common2 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Common2 obs.

Hebecarpa barbeyana

Common2 obs.

Eriogonum tenellum

Common2 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Common2 obs.

Senecio flaccidus

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetopappa ericoides

Occasional2 obs.

Leprus wheelerii

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Occasional1 obs.

Chihuahuanus coahuilae

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Rare1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Harlequin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus splendidus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in De Baca County County, New Mexico

Nearby Natural Areas

De Baca County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+300% vs. current

Fort Sumner

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+321% vs. current

Lake Sumner

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Salado

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Sumner Lake Campground

Importance: 0.50

73 species

+10% vs. current

Taiban

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7900% 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 35 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. De Baca County

+1% species diversity