Sweetwater

Ecosystem Overview

The Sweetwater ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Nolan County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Trammel, Sweetwater hosts 1033% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Nolan County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Trammel

+1033% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common13 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common6 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Dioecious Amaranth

Very Common6 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common4 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common4 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common4 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia stictospora

Occasional2 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Rare2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Nolan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Trammel

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1033% vs. current

Nolan County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-32% 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 Nolan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Nolan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Trammel

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1033% vs. current

Nolan County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-32% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Trammel

+1033% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common13 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common6 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Dioecious Amaranth

Very Common6 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common4 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common4 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common4 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common4 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia stictospora

Occasional2 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Rare2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare2 obs.

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