Albany

Ecosystem Overview

The Albany ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Shackelford County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shackelford County nearby has 76% more documented species, Albany offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #64 for species diversity among 100 Shackelford County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Shackelford County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Very Common1.99 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common1.28 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common1 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Very Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common1 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian Sunflower

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common0.99 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common0.99 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.99 obs.

Mirabilis linearis

Linear-Leaved Four-O'Clock

Occasional0.99 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional0.99 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Occasional0.9 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Occasional0.37 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Occasional0.07 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare0.07 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shackelford County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shackelford County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-76% vs. current

Moran

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Fort Griffin State Historic Site

in Albany

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-10% vs. current

Albany

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+19% vs. current

Fort Griffin

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-10% vs. current

Albany Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

Albany Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

Albany Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+19% 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 Shackelford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shackelford County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shackelford County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-76% vs. current

Moran

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Fort Griffin State Historic Site

in Albany

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-10% vs. current

Albany

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+19% vs. current

Fort Griffin

Importance: 0.50

21 species

-10% vs. current

Albany Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

Albany Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

Albany Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+19% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Very Common1.99 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common1.28 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common1 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Very Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common1 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian Sunflower

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common0.99 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common0.99 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.99 obs.

Mirabilis linearis

Linear-Leaved Four-O'Clock

Occasional0.99 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional0.99 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Occasional0.9 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Occasional0.37 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Occasional0.07 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare0.07 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Rare0.07 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Shackelford County

-76% species diversity