Smoky Bend Landing Strip

Ecosystem Overview

The Smoky Bend Landing Strip ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Mills County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mills County nearby has 35% more documented species, Smoky Bend Landing Strip offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 57 Mills County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 57 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Mills County

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Eriogonum longifolium

Longleaf Wild Buckwheat

Very Common0.46 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Very Common0.36 obs.

Menodora heterophylla

Very Common0.31 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Very Common0.28 obs.

Setaria reverchonii

Reverchon'S Bristle Grass

Very Common0.23 obs.

Trichiotinus texanus

Common0.2 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Common0.19 obs.

Senegalia roemeriana

Roemer'S Acacia

Common0.18 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common0.18 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Common0.18 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common0.18 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Occasional0.17 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas Paintbrush

Occasional0.17 obs.

Rhus trilobata

Occasional0.16 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Occasional0.16 obs.

Teloschistes exilis

Occasional0.16 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Occasional0.16 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Rare0.15 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare0.15 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Rare0.15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mills County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mills County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-35% vs. current

Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+2% vs. current

Mullin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Timberlake Biological Field Station

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-35% vs. current

Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+53% vs. current

Double Ford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-35% vs. current

Goldthwaite Municipal Airport

in Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+27% vs. current

Goldthwaite Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+30% 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 Mills County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mills County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mills County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-35% vs. current

Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+2% vs. current

Mullin

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Timberlake Biological Field Station

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-35% vs. current

Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+53% vs. current

Double Ford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-35% vs. current

Goldthwaite Municipal Airport

in Goldthwaite

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+27% vs. current

Goldthwaite Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+30% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Eriogonum longifolium

Longleaf Wild Buckwheat

Very Common0.46 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Very Common0.36 obs.

Menodora heterophylla

Very Common0.31 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Very Common0.28 obs.

Setaria reverchonii

Reverchon'S Bristle Grass

Very Common0.23 obs.

Trichiotinus texanus

Common0.2 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Common0.19 obs.

Senegalia roemeriana

Roemer'S Acacia

Common0.18 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common0.18 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Common0.18 obs.

Pontia protodice

Checkered White

Common0.18 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Occasional0.17 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas Paintbrush

Occasional0.17 obs.

Rhus trilobata

Occasional0.16 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Occasional0.16 obs.

Teloschistes exilis

Occasional0.16 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-Leaf

Occasional0.16 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Rare0.15 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare0.15 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Rare0.15 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 57 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Mills County

-35% species diversity