Oasis State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Oasis State Park ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Roosevelt County nearby has 76% more documented species, Oasis State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 100 Roosevelt County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Roosevelt County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common1 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Very Common1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common1 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Common1 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

Desert-Willow

Common1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Common0.24 obs.

Arizona elegans

Glossy Snake

Common0.22 obs.

Pygarctia spraguei

Sprague'S Pygarctica

Common0.1 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Occasional0.1 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional0.1 obs.

Dimorphocarpa candicans

Occasional0.1 obs.

Perillus bioculatus

Occasional0.1 obs.

Eutreta diana

Occasional0.1 obs.

Schinia reniformis

Occasional0.1 obs.

Gnathium minimum

Rare0.1 obs.

Phidippus apacheanus

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Roosevelt County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-76% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Grulla National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-21% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-10% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+58% vs. current

Elida

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+280% vs. current

Floyd

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+533% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+27% 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 Roosevelt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Roosevelt County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-76% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Grulla National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-21% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-10% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+58% vs. current

Elida

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+280% vs. current

Floyd

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+533% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+27% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Very Common1 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Very Common1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common1 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Common1 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

Desert-Willow

Common1 obs.

Orthemis ferruginea

Roseate Skimmer

Common0.24 obs.

Arizona elegans

Glossy Snake

Common0.22 obs.

Pygarctia spraguei

Sprague'S Pygarctica

Common0.1 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

Annual Wild Buckwheat

Occasional0.1 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional0.1 obs.

Dimorphocarpa candicans

Occasional0.1 obs.

Perillus bioculatus

Occasional0.1 obs.

Eutreta diana

Occasional0.1 obs.

Schinia reniformis

Occasional0.1 obs.

Gnathium minimum

Rare0.1 obs.

Phidippus apacheanus

Rare0.1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Roosevelt County

-76% species diversity