Fort Stockton

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Stockton ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Pecos County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Imperial Reservoir, Fort Stockton hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Pecos 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Imperial Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common5 obs.

Tiquilia canescens

hairy tiquilia

Very Common4 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Very Common4 obs.

Peganum harmala

Harmal peganum

Very Common4 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common3 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian rush-pea

Common3 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common3 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common3 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common3 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Occasional2 obs.

Nyctaginia capitata

Rare2 obs.

Salsola tragus

Prickly Russian thistle

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pecos County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pecos County

Importance: 0.32

100 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 Pecos County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pecos County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pecos County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-19% 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Imperial Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common8 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common5 obs.

Tiquilia canescens

hairy tiquilia

Very Common4 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Very Common4 obs.

Peganum harmala

Harmal peganum

Very Common4 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common3 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian rush-pea

Common3 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common3 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common3 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common3 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Occasional2 obs.

Nyctaginia capitata

Rare2 obs.

Salsola tragus

Prickly Russian thistle

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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