Wichita Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Wichita Falls ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Wichita County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sikes Lake, Wichita Falls hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Wichita County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Sikes Lake

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Hordeum murinum

wall barley

Very Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common2 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Very Common2 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Common2 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Occasional1 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+125%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3050% vs. current

Wichita County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-37% vs. current

Burkburnett

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+3050% vs. current

Iowa Park

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+688% 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

+125%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3050% vs. current

Wichita County

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-37% vs. current

Burkburnett

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+3050% vs. current

Iowa Park

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+688% 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 Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Sikes Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Hordeum murinum

wall barley

Very Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common2 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Very Common2 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Baccharis neglecta

New Deal-weed

Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Common2 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Occasional1 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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