Tucumcari City Limit
Ecosystem Overview
The Tucumcari City Limit ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in quay county, new mexico, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quay County nearby has 63% more documented species, Tucumcari City Limit offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 quay county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.
Helianthus ciliaris
Texas blueweed
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Pogonomyrmex rugosus
Anaxyrus cognatus
Great Plains Toad
Corvus corax
common raven
Oenothera curtiflora
velvetweed
Pontia protodice
Checkered White
Allograpta exotica
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Phyciodes picta
Painted Crescent
Neoscona oaxacensis
Western spotted orbweaver
Aspidoscelis velox
Plateau Striped Whiptail
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Hordeum jubatum
foxtail barley
Hordeum pusillum
Little Barley
Aristida purpurea
purple threeawn grass
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade
Ranunculus sceleratus
cursed crowfoot
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Quay County
Discover 3 other wildlife-rich locations near Tucumcari City Limit. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Tucumcari City Limitwithin Quay County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.