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Lordsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Lordsburg ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in hidalgo county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hidalgo County nearby has 50% more documented species, Lordsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 hidalgo county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

50
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
47
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
26
Common Species
Frequently observed species
24
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species
Common15 species
Occasional15 species
Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 2 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. Hidalgo County
-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Yucca elata

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common68 obs.
Larrea tridentata

Larrea tridentata

Very Common56 obs.
Asphondylia auripila

Asphondylia auripila

Very Common5 obs.
Euphorbia albomarginata

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Very Common4 obs.
Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common3 obs.
Chilopsis linearis

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Common3 obs.
Baccharis sarothroides

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Common3 obs.
Hoffmannseggia glauca

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian rush-pea

Common2 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.
Pontia protodice

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.
Sphaeralcea hastulata

Sphaeralcea hastulata

Common2 obs.
Solanum elaeagnifolium

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional2 obs.
Scaphiopus couchii

Scaphiopus couchii

Couch's Spadefoot Toad

Occasional2 obs.
Opuntia macrocentra

Opuntia macrocentra

Purple Prickly-pear

Occasional2 obs.
Ipomopsis longiflora

Ipomopsis longiflora

Occasional2 obs.
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.
Hyles lineata

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.
Xanthippus corallipes

Xanthippus corallipes

Redshanked Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.
Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Rare1 obs.
Eremotylus subfuliginosus

Eremotylus subfuliginosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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