Perryton

Ecosystem Overview

The Perryton ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree County nearby has 8% more documented species, Perryton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 56 Ochiltree County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 56 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Ochiltree County

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Very Common3.02 obs.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Very Common2.97 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark'S Tree Frog

Very Common1.84 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common1.7 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common1.47 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common1.23 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common1 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

Pond Bird

Common0.93 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Common0.82 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Common0.78 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Common0.76 obs.

Spea multiplicata

Mexican Spadefoot

Occasional0.76 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Occasional0.76 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional0.71 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Occasional0.67 obs.

Eriochloa acuminata

Southwestern Cup Grass

Occasional0.67 obs.

Eriochloa contracta

Prairie Cupgrass

Occasional0.67 obs.

Chloris virgata

Feather Fingergrass

Rare0.67 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare0.67 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Rare0.67 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+274%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ochiltree County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ochiltree County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-8% vs. current

Wolf Creek County Park

in Perryton

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+294% vs. current

Perryton

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+914% vs. current

Leatherman Park

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+407% vs. current

Perryton Golf Club

in Perryton

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+407% vs. current

Lord

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+492% vs. current

Ochiltree Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1320% vs. current

Farnsworth

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7000% 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 Ochiltree County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+274%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ochiltree County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ochiltree County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-8% vs. current

Wolf Creek County Park

in Perryton

Importance: 0.60

18 species

+294% vs. current

Perryton

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+914% vs. current

Leatherman Park

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+407% vs. current

Perryton Golf Club

in Perryton

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+407% vs. current

Lord

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+492% vs. current

Ochiltree Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1320% vs. current

Farnsworth

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Very Common3.02 obs.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Very Common2.97 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark'S Tree Frog

Very Common1.84 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common1.7 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common1.47 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common1.23 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common1 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

Pond Bird

Common0.93 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Common0.82 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Common0.78 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Common0.76 obs.

Spea multiplicata

Mexican Spadefoot

Occasional0.76 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Occasional0.76 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional0.71 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Occasional0.67 obs.

Eriochloa acuminata

Southwestern Cup Grass

Occasional0.67 obs.

Eriochloa contracta

Prairie Cupgrass

Occasional0.67 obs.

Chloris virgata

Feather Fingergrass

Rare0.67 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare0.67 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Rare0.67 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

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 56 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Ochiltree County

-8% species diversity