Tobacco Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Tobacco Creek ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Borden County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Borden County nearby has 27% more documented species, Tobacco Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 48 Borden County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 48 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Borden County

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Euphorbia wrightii

Very Common0.71 obs.

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Malvella sagittifolia

Very Common0.42 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Very Common0.41 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Very Common0.4 obs.

Allium drummondii

Very Common0.31 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin Sandmat

Common0.3 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Blunt Spurge

Common0.26 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Common0.26 obs.

Lycium berlandieri

Berlandier Wolfberry

Common0.25 obs.

Condalia ericoides

Common0.21 obs.

Astragalus lindheimeri

Common0.21 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Occasional0.21 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Occasional0.21 obs.

Penstemon fendleri

Occasional0.21 obs.

Senna pumilio

Occasional0.18 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas Skeleton-Plant

Occasional0.18 obs.

Euphorbia davidii

David'S Spurge

Occasional0.18 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Rare0.18 obs.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Rare0.18 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Rare0.18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Borden County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Borden County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-27% vs. current

Gail

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+250% vs. current

Tobacco Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-30% vs. current

Tobacco Creek

Importance: 0.40

73 species

-23% vs. current

Sand Creek

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-16% vs. current

Buck Canyon Creek

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-12% vs. current

Tobacco Creek

Importance: 0.40

57 species

-2% vs. current

Coon Hollow

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+33% 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 Borden County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Borden County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Borden County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-27% vs. current

Gail

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+250% vs. current

Tobacco Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-30% vs. current

Tobacco Creek

Importance: 0.40

73 species

-23% vs. current

Sand Creek

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-16% vs. current

Buck Canyon Creek

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-12% vs. current

Tobacco Creek

Importance: 0.40

57 species

-2% vs. current

Coon Hollow

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+33% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Euphorbia wrightii

Very Common0.71 obs.

No image

Malvella sagittifolia

Very Common0.42 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Very Common0.41 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Very Common0.4 obs.

Allium drummondii

Very Common0.31 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin Sandmat

Common0.3 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Blunt Spurge

Common0.26 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Common0.26 obs.

Lycium berlandieri

Berlandier Wolfberry

Common0.25 obs.

Condalia ericoides

Common0.21 obs.

Astragalus lindheimeri

Common0.21 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Occasional0.21 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Occasional0.21 obs.

Penstemon fendleri

Occasional0.21 obs.

Senna pumilio

Occasional0.18 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas Skeleton-Plant

Occasional0.18 obs.

Euphorbia davidii

David'S Spurge

Occasional0.18 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Rare0.18 obs.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Rare0.18 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Rare0.18 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

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 48 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Borden County

-27% species diversity