Ute Lake State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Ute Lake State Park ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Quay County, New Mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quay County nearby has 27% more documented species, Ute Lake State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Quay County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Quay County

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Very Common1.92 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Very Common1.82 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common1.82 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Common1.78 obs.

Pomaria jamesii

James' Holdback

Common1.74 obs.

Phrynosoma cornutum

Texas Horned Lizard

Common1.68 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common1.46 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Common1.43 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common1.32 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional1 obs.

Salsola tragus

Tumbleweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Occasional1 obs.

Ephedra torreyana

Mormon-Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Acleisanthes diffusa

Spreading Moonpod

Occasional0.97 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf Beetle

Rare0.93 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Rare0.93 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Rare0.89 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Quay County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-27% vs. current

Tucumcari

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-22% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+222% vs. current

Tucumcari Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+53% vs. current

Tucumcari

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+53% vs. current

Logan

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+32% vs. current

Coronado Park (undeveloped)

in Tucumcari

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+87% vs. current

Tucumcari Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+93% 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 Quay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Quay County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-27% vs. current

Tucumcari

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-22% vs. current

San Jon

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+222% vs. current

Tucumcari Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+53% vs. current

Tucumcari

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+53% vs. current

Logan

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+32% vs. current

Coronado Park (undeveloped)

in Tucumcari

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+87% vs. current

Tucumcari Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

30 species

+93% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oleaster

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Very Common1.92 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Very Common1.82 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common1.82 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Common1.78 obs.

Pomaria jamesii

James' Holdback

Common1.74 obs.

Phrynosoma cornutum

Texas Horned Lizard

Common1.68 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common1.46 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Common1.43 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common1.32 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional1 obs.

Salsola tragus

Tumbleweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Occasional1 obs.

Ephedra torreyana

Mormon-Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Acleisanthes diffusa

Spreading Moonpod

Occasional0.97 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf Beetle

Rare0.93 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Rare0.93 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Rare0.89 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 Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Quay County

-27% species diversity