Alpine

Ecosystem Overview

The Alpine ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Brewster County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Brewster County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Brewster County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Common3 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common3 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common3 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Common3 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Occasional2 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes lewis

Lewis's Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare2 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Brewster County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brewster County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% 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 Brewster County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Brewster County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brewster County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Brewster County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio multicaudata

Two-Tailed Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Common3 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common3 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common3 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Common3 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Occasional2 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes lewis

Lewis's Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare2 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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