Mineral Wells

Ecosystem Overview

The Mineral Wells ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #117 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#117

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#117 of 1361 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Myriopteris tomentosa

Very Common8 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common7 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

blue haw

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common6 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common5 obs.

Ipomopsis rubra

skyrocket

Common5 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common5 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common5 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional4 obs.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Occasional4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional4 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional4 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Rare4 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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

#117

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#117 of 1361 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Myriopteris tomentosa

Very Common8 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common7 obs.

Viburnum rufidulum

blue haw

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common6 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common5 obs.

Ipomopsis rubra

skyrocket

Common5 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common5 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common5 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional4 obs.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Occasional4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional4 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional4 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Rare4 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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