Wichita Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Wichita Falls ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Wichita County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wichita County nearby has 3% more documented species, Wichita Falls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #90 for species diversity among 100 Wichita County County natural areas, placing it in the 10th 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common10.2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common4.82 obs.

Pluchea odorata

Sweetscent

Very Common4.07 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common4 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common3.82 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common3.47 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Bow

Common3.1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common3 obs.

Hordeum murinum

Mouse Barley

Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common3 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional2.94 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Occasional2.84 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional2.56 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Occasional2.53 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Rare2.34 obs.

Hordeum pusillum

Little Barley

Rare2.22 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Rare2.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-3% vs. current

Sheppard Air Force Base

in Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

Iowa Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-4% vs. current

Burkburnett

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+3% vs. current

Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.70

70 species

+4% vs. current

Cashion Community

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+284% vs. current

Pleasant Valley

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+421% vs. current

Electra

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1360% 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

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-3% vs. current

Sheppard Air Force Base

in Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

Iowa Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-4% vs. current

Burkburnett

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+3% vs. current

Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.70

70 species

+4% vs. current

Cashion Community

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+284% vs. current

Pleasant Valley

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+421% vs. current

Electra

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1360% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common10.2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common4.82 obs.

Pluchea odorata

Sweetscent

Very Common4.07 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common4 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common3.82 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common3.47 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Bow

Common3.1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common3 obs.

Hordeum murinum

Mouse Barley

Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common3 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional2.94 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Occasional2.84 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional2.56 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Occasional2.53 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Rare2.34 obs.

Hordeum pusillum

Little Barley

Rare2.22 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Rare2.22 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita County

-3% species diversity