Iowa Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Iowa Park ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Wichita 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 Wichita Falls nearby has 87% more documented species, Iowa Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Wichita County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita Falls

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes apachus

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common1 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.51

63 species

-87% vs. current

North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Wichita County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-92% vs. current

Burkburnett

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+300% 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 Wichita County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.51

63 species

-87% vs. current

North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Wichita County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-92% vs. current

Burkburnett

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+300% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita Falls

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes apachus

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common1 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common1 obs.

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