Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area ecosystem supports 21 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 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Roosevelt County nearby has 74% more documented species, Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Roosevelt County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Roosevelt County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common0.7 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say'S Phoebe

Very Common0.63 obs.

Digitaria californica

Arizona Cottontop

Very Common0.46 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Very Common0.45 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common0.25 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Common0.22 obs.

Oenothera grandis

Common0.2 obs.

Oenothera albicaulis

Common0.2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common0.2 obs.

Numenius americanus

Long-Billed Curlew

Common0.13 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common0.12 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Occasional0.09 obs.

Monarda pectinata

Plains Beebalm

Occasional0.07 obs.

Erysimum repandum

Spreading Wallflower

Occasional0.07 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.06 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional0.06 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Chincherry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Rare0.06 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Rare0.06 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Roosevelt County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-74% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-73% vs. current

Grulla National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-12% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+75% vs. current

Elida

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+320% vs. current

Floyd

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+600% vs. current

Oasis State Park

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+11% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+40% 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

-30%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Roosevelt County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-74% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-73% vs. current

Grulla National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-12% vs. current

Sandhills Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+75% vs. current

Elida

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+320% vs. current

Floyd

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+600% vs. current

Oasis State Park

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+11% vs. current

Portales

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+40% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common0.7 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say'S Phoebe

Very Common0.63 obs.

Digitaria californica

Arizona Cottontop

Very Common0.46 obs.

Eriocoma hymenoides

Indian Ricegrass

Very Common0.45 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common0.25 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Common0.22 obs.

Oenothera grandis

Common0.2 obs.

Oenothera albicaulis

Common0.2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Common0.2 obs.

Numenius americanus

Long-Billed Curlew

Common0.13 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common0.12 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Occasional0.09 obs.

Monarda pectinata

Plains Beebalm

Occasional0.07 obs.

Erysimum repandum

Spreading Wallflower

Occasional0.07 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.06 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional0.06 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Chincherry

Occasional0.06 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Rare0.06 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Rare0.06 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Rare0.06 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Roosevelt County

-74% species diversity