Big Lake Draw

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Lake Draw ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Reagan County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Reagan County nearby has 85% more documented species, Big Lake Draw offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 29 Reagan County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 29 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Reagan County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Nyctaginia capitata

Very Common0.27 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.2 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Very Common0.18 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common0.16 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common0.16 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common0.16 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Scarlet Flycatcher

Common0.16 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Common0.16 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common0.16 obs.

Belonocnema kinseyi

Common0.09 obs.

Datura quercifolia

Oak-Leaf Datura

Common0.08 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Reagan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Reagan County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+9% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+9% vs. current

Reagan County Airport

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+9% vs. current

Reagan County Park

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+9% vs. current

Best

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Sugar Creek Draw

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% vs. current

Sugar Creek Draw

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% 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 Reagan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Reagan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Reagan County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+9% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+9% vs. current

Reagan County Airport

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+9% vs. current

Reagan County Park

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+9% vs. current

Best

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Sugar Creek Draw

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% vs. current

Sugar Creek Draw

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 29 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Reagan County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Nyctaginia capitata

Very Common0.27 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.2 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Very Common0.18 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common0.16 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common0.16 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common0.16 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Scarlet Flycatcher

Common0.16 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Common0.16 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Common0.16 obs.

Belonocnema kinseyi

Common0.09 obs.

Datura quercifolia

Oak-Leaf Datura

Common0.08 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.08 obs.

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