Buck Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Buck Creek ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Collingsworth County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Collingsworth County nearby has 53% more documented species, Buck Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 15 Collingsworth County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 15 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Collingsworth County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Very Common0.18 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Alfalfa Webworm Moth

Very Common0.13 obs.

Inga cretacea

Very Common0.13 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

Giant Thistle

Very Common0.12 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Very Common0.08 obs.

Cirsium texanum

Texas Thistle

Common0.08 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.08 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden Crownbeard

Common0.08 obs.

Celtis reticulata

Netleaf Hackberry

Common0.04 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Common0.04 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.02 obs.

Acrolophus popeanella

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

Occasional0.02 obs.

Physaria gordonii

Gordon'S Bladderpod

Occasional0.02 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Occasional0.02 obs.

Cryptantha minima

Tiny Cryptantha

Occasional0.02 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional0.02 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Occasional0.02 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Rare0.02 obs.

Oxalis corniculata

Wood Sorrel

Rare0.02 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collingsworth County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collingsworth County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-53% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+338% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+338% vs. current

Marian Airpark

in Wellington

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+338% vs. current

Fairview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+338% vs. current

Samnorwood

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+400% vs. current

Lutie

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Salt Fork Red River

Importance: 0.40

38 species

-8% 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 Collingsworth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collingsworth County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collingsworth County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-53% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+338% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+338% vs. current

Marian Airpark

in Wellington

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+338% vs. current

Fairview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+338% vs. current

Samnorwood

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+400% vs. current

Lutie

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Salt Fork Red River

Importance: 0.40

38 species

-8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Very Common0.18 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Alfalfa Webworm Moth

Very Common0.13 obs.

Inga cretacea

Very Common0.13 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

Giant Thistle

Very Common0.12 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Very Common0.08 obs.

Cirsium texanum

Texas Thistle

Common0.08 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.08 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden Crownbeard

Common0.08 obs.

Celtis reticulata

Netleaf Hackberry

Common0.04 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Common0.04 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.02 obs.

Acrolophus popeanella

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

Occasional0.02 obs.

Physaria gordonii

Gordon'S Bladderpod

Occasional0.02 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Occasional0.02 obs.

Cryptantha minima

Tiny Cryptantha

Occasional0.02 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional0.02 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Occasional0.02 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Rare0.02 obs.

Oxalis corniculata

Wood Sorrel

Rare0.02 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Rare0.02 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 15 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Collingsworth County

-53% species diversity