Clayton Lake State Park And Dinosaur Trackways

Ecosystem Overview

The Clayton Lake State Park And Dinosaur Trackways ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Union County nearby has 56% more documented species, Clayton Lake State Park And Dinosaur Trackways offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 33 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 33 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-56% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Setophaga petechia

Canary

Very Common2 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Very Common2 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common2 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Bow

Common1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say'S Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Common1 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Bassariscus astutus

Ringtail

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Rare1 obs.

Gavia adamsii

White-Billed Diver

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-56% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.70

67 species

-48% vs. current

Folsom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-56% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+775% vs. current

Capulin

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-56% vs. current

Grande

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+289% vs. current

Clayton Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+600% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-56% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.70

67 species

-48% vs. current

Folsom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1650% vs. current

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-56% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+775% vs. current

Capulin

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-56% vs. current

Grande

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+289% vs. current

Clayton Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+600% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 33 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Setophaga petechia

Canary

Very Common2 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Very Common2 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common2 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Bow

Common1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say'S Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Common1 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Bassariscus astutus

Ringtail

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Rare1 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Rare1 obs.

Gavia adamsii

White-Billed Diver

Rare1 obs.

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