Concho Recreation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Concho Recreation Area ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Concho County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Concho County nearby has 57% more documented species, Concho Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 33 Concho County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 33 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Concho County

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common1.96 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Very Common1.83 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Very Common1.1 obs.

Burnsius philetas

Very Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Very Common0.98 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Common0.98 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common0.98 obs.

Cicindela tenuisignata

Common0.97 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

Curve-Billed Thrasher

Common0.97 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Common0.97 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.97 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional0.97 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Occasional0.96 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.94 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.93 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Occasional0.89 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional0.87 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Gulf Coast Toad

Rare0.83 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Rare0.63 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Concho County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Concho County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-57% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-6% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+33% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+88% vs. current

Lake O. H. Ivie

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+14% vs. current

Eden Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+88% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+88% vs. current

Pasche

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1500% 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 Concho County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Concho County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Concho County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-57% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-6% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+33% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+88% vs. current

Lake O. H. Ivie

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+14% vs. current

Eden Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+88% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+88% vs. current

Pasche

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1500% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 33 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Concho County

-57% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common1.96 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Very Common1.83 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Very Common1.1 obs.

Burnsius philetas

Very Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Very Common0.98 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Common0.98 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common0.98 obs.

Cicindela tenuisignata

Common0.97 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

Curve-Billed Thrasher

Common0.97 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Common0.97 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.97 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional0.97 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Occasional0.96 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Occasional0.94 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.93 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Occasional0.89 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional0.87 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Gulf Coast Toad

Rare0.83 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Rare0.63 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Rare0.12 obs.

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