Pecos River / Canyons Complex Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Ecosystem Overview

The Pecos River / Canyons Complex Area Of Critical Environmental Concern ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Eddy County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Eddy County, Pecos River / Canyons Complex Area Of Critical Environmental Concern hosts 3% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Eddy County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common2 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common1.9 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Very Common1.16 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Very Common1.14 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Common1 obs.

Nerisyrenia camporum

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Acourtia wrightii

Brownfoot

Common1 obs.

Stenandrium barbatum

Common1 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Common1 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera albicaulis

Occasional1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera willistoni

Occasional1 obs.

Oreoscoptes montanus

Sage Thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

Desert Tobacco

Rare1 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Rare1 obs.

Ephedra aspera

Mormon Tea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Eddy County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+3% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+7% vs. current

Carlsbad Caverns Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Chosa Draw Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Lonesome Ridge Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

W.s. Huey Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% 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 Eddy County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Eddy County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+3% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+7% vs. current

Carlsbad Caverns Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Mudgetts Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Chosa Draw Area Of Critical Environmental Concern

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Lonesome Ridge Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

W.s. Huey Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common2 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common1.9 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Very Common1.16 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Very Common1.14 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Common1 obs.

Nerisyrenia camporum

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Acourtia wrightii

Brownfoot

Common1 obs.

Stenandrium barbatum

Common1 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Common1 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera albicaulis

Occasional1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera willistoni

Occasional1 obs.

Oreoscoptes montanus

Sage Thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

Nicotiana obtusifolia

Desert Tobacco

Rare1 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Rare1 obs.

Ephedra aspera

Mormon Tea

Rare1 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Eddy County

+3% species diversity