Lubbock

Ecosystem Overview

The Lubbock ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Lubbock County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Canyon Lake No 3, Lubbock hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Lubbock County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Canyon Lake No 3

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Halictus tripartitus

Very Common238 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common206 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Very Common170 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Very Common144 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common122 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common116 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Common114 obs.

Diadasia enavata

Common112 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common111 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common105 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common102 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional102 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional94 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional87 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional86 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional86 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional83 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare82 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare82 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Rare81 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Canyon Lake No 6

Importance: 0.35

86 species

+16% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Lake Ransom Canyon

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Slaton

Importance: 0.30

17 species

+488% vs. current

Shallowater

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 Lubbock County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Canyon Lake No 6

Importance: 0.35

86 species

+16% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Lake Ransom Canyon

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Slaton

Importance: 0.30

17 species

+488% vs. current

Shallowater

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Canyon Lake No 3

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Halictus tripartitus

Very Common238 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common206 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Very Common170 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Very Common144 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common122 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common116 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Common114 obs.

Diadasia enavata

Common112 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common111 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common105 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common102 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional102 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional94 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional87 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional86 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional86 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional83 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare82 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare82 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Rare81 obs.

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