Hereford

Ecosystem Overview

The Hereford ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Deaf Smith County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Deaf Smith County nearby has 94% more documented species, Hereford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 49 Deaf Smith County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 49 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Deaf Smith County

-94% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1.9 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Very Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.23 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Deaf Smith County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Deaf Smith County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-94% vs. current

Hereford

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+67% vs. current

Glenrio

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-64% vs. current

Veterans Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

John Pitman Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

John Pitman Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

West Park Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Milo Center

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% 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 Deaf Smith County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Deaf Smith County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Deaf Smith County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-94% vs. current

Hereford

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+67% vs. current

Glenrio

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-64% vs. current

Veterans Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

John Pitman Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

John Pitman Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

West Park Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Milo Center

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1.9 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Very Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.23 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.03 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 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 49 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Deaf Smith County

-94% species diversity