Rankin Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Rankin Airport ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Upton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Upton County nearby has 85% more documented species, Rankin Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 21 Upton County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 21 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Upton County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Nyctaginia capitata

Very Common0.77 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American Star Thistle

Very Common0.39 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Very Common0.39 obs.

Euphorbia acuta

Very Common0.17 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Very Common0.17 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Common0.17 obs.

Eriogonum longifolium

Longleaf Wild Buckwheat

Common0.12 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Common0.12 obs.

Simsia calva

Bush-Sunflower

Common0.12 obs.

Salvia whitehousei

Common0.11 obs.

Mentzelia oligosperma

Common0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Upton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Upton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Rankin

Importance: 0.70

11 species

0% vs. current

McCamey

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Upton County Airport

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

McCamey

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

Dub Day Arena & Park

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Rankin

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% 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 Upton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Upton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Upton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Rankin

Importance: 0.70

11 species

0% vs. current

McCamey

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Upton County Airport

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

McCamey

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

Dub Day Arena & Park

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Rankin

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Flat Rock

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Nyctaginia capitata

Very Common0.77 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American Star Thistle

Very Common0.39 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

Rope-Pear

Very Common0.39 obs.

Euphorbia acuta

Very Common0.17 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Very Common0.17 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Common0.17 obs.

Eriogonum longifolium

Longleaf Wild Buckwheat

Common0.12 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-Plume Dalea

Common0.12 obs.

Simsia calva

Bush-Sunflower

Common0.12 obs.

Salvia whitehousei

Common0.11 obs.

Mentzelia oligosperma

Common0.11 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 21 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Upton County

-85% species diversity