Sonora

Ecosystem Overview

The Sonora ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Sutton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sutton County nearby has 52% more documented species, Sonora offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Sutton County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Sutton County

-52% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Very Common3 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Very Common2 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Very Common2 obs.

Gymnosperma glutinosum

gumhead

Very Common2 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Very Common2 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Common2 obs.

Quercus vaseyana

Shin Oak

Common2 obs.

Rhus virens

tobacco sumac

Common2 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus scutellaris

Occasional2 obs.

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum

mescal-bean

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea aurea

Occasional2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates berlandieri

Rio Grande Leopard Frog

Rare1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Horama panthalon

Texas Wasp Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Sutton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sutton County

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-52% 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 Sutton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Sutton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sutton County

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-52% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Sutton County

-52% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon-Mint

Very Common3 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Very Common2 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Very Common2 obs.

Gymnosperma glutinosum

gumhead

Very Common2 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Very Common2 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Common2 obs.

Quercus vaseyana

Shin Oak

Common2 obs.

Rhus virens

tobacco sumac

Common2 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Common2 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common2 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus scutellaris

Occasional2 obs.

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum

mescal-bean

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea aurea

Occasional2 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates berlandieri

Rio Grande Leopard Frog

Rare1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Horama panthalon

Texas Wasp Moth

Rare1 obs.

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