Quitaque Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Quitaque Creek ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Motley County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Motley County nearby has 90% more documented species, Quitaque Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 26 Motley County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 26 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Motley County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.14 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common0.07 obs.

Sus scrofa

Pig

Very Common0.07 obs.

Geomys bursarius

Gaufre Brun

Very Common0.07 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Very Common0.05 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common0.05 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common0.02 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Motley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Motley County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-90% vs. current

Roaring Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+300% vs. current

Matador

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+300% vs. current

Roaring Springs

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+300% vs. current

Matador

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+300% vs. current

Horner Lake

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+700% vs. current

Quitaque Creek

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-85% vs. current

Dutchman Creek

Importance: 0.40

22 species

-64% 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 Motley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Motley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Motley County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-90% vs. current

Roaring Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+300% vs. current

Matador

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+300% vs. current

Roaring Springs

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+300% vs. current

Matador

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+300% vs. current

Horner Lake

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+700% vs. current

Quitaque Creek

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-85% vs. current

Dutchman Creek

Importance: 0.40

22 species

-64% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.14 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common0.07 obs.

Sus scrofa

Pig

Very Common0.07 obs.

Geomys bursarius

Gaufre Brun

Very Common0.07 obs.

Canis latrans

Coyote

Very Common0.05 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common0.05 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

Common0.02 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.02 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 26 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Motley County

-90% species diversity