Newcastle

Ecosystem Overview

The Newcastle ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Young 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 Young County nearby has 84% more documented species, Newcastle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 100 Young County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 100 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Young County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

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Micropterus floridanus

Very Common1.56 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Very Common1.46 obs.

Zephyranthes chlorosolen

Evening Rain-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.78 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common0.73 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Common0.73 obs.

Placobdella parasitica

Smooth Turtle Leech

Common0.71 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common0.52 obs.

Atta texana

Texas Leafcutting Ant

Common0.5 obs.

Croptilon hookerianum

Common0.2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Young County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Young County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-85% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.60

48 species

-75% vs. current

Graham Municipal Airport

in Graham

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-70% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+140% vs. current

Pioneer Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-75% vs. current

Twin Mountains

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-75% 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 Young County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Young County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Young County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-85% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.60

48 species

-75% vs. current

Graham Municipal Airport

in Graham

Importance: 0.60

40 species

-70% vs. current

Olney

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+140% vs. current

Pioneer Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-75% vs. current

Twin Mountains

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-75% 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 100 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Young County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

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Micropterus floridanus

Very Common1.56 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Very Common1.46 obs.

Zephyranthes chlorosolen

Evening Rain-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.78 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common0.73 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Common0.73 obs.

Placobdella parasitica

Smooth Turtle Leech

Common0.71 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common0.52 obs.

Atta texana

Texas Leafcutting Ant

Common0.5 obs.

Croptilon hookerianum

Common0.2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Occasional0.06 obs.

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