Palo Duro Creek Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Palo Duro Creek ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Hansford County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 24 Hansford County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 24 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hansford County

0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Very Common2.66 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common2.6 obs.

Sander vitreus

Dory

Very Common2.6 obs.

Scutellaria resinosa

Very Common1.65 obs.

Tragia ramosa

Very Common1.65 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common1.58 obs.

Penstemon fendleri

Common1.54 obs.

Physaria ovalifolia

Round-Leaf Bladderpod

Common1.54 obs.

Pinicola enucleator

Pine Grosbeak

Common1.54 obs.

Eriogonum lachnogynum

Common1.46 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common1.46 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Occasional1.46 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

Ratany

Occasional1.46 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional1.46 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Occasional1.46 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Occasional1.46 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional0.9 obs.

Hymenopappus tenuifolius

Rare0.9 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

Sand-Sage

Rare0.9 obs.

Asclepias engelmanniana

Engelmann'S Milkweed

Rare0.9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+433%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hansford County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hansford County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

0% vs. current

Spearman

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+627% vs. current

Gruver

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Spearman

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Very Common2.66 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common2.6 obs.

Sander vitreus

Dory

Very Common2.6 obs.

Scutellaria resinosa

Very Common1.65 obs.

Tragia ramosa

Very Common1.65 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common1.58 obs.

Penstemon fendleri

Common1.54 obs.

Physaria ovalifolia

Round-Leaf Bladderpod

Common1.54 obs.

Pinicola enucleator

Pine Grosbeak

Common1.54 obs.

Eriogonum lachnogynum

Common1.46 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common1.46 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Occasional1.46 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

Ratany

Occasional1.46 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Occasional1.46 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Occasional1.46 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Occasional1.46 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional0.9 obs.

Hymenopappus tenuifolius

Rare0.9 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

Sand-Sage

Rare0.9 obs.

Asclepias engelmanniana

Engelmann'S Milkweed

Rare0.9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+433%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hansford County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hansford County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

0% vs. current

Spearman

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+627% vs. current

Gruver

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Spearman

11 species

+627% vs. current

Blodgett Park

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+627% vs. current

Gruver

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Gruver Independent School District

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Gruver Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7900% 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 Hansford County County.

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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 24 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hansford County

0% species diversity