Buck Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Buck Creek ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Childress County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Childress County nearby has 66% more documented species, Buck Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 26 Childress County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 26 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Childress County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Fundulus zebrinus

Plains Killifish

Very Common1.09 obs.

Pimephales promelas

Rosey Reds

Very Common0.99 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Very Common0.99 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common0.99 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Very Common0.99 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Common0.99 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Common0.99 obs.

Hybognathus placitus

Plains Minnow

Common0.99 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Common0.93 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Common0.53 obs.

Celtis reticulata

Netleaf Hackberry

Common0.53 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Occasional0.47 obs.

Schinia gaurae

Occasional0.47 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Occasional0.47 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Occasional0.47 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Blunt Spurge

Occasional0.47 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional0.46 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Rare0.46 obs.

Teucrium laciniatum

Rare0.11 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Rare0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Childress County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Childress County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-66% vs. current

Childress

Importance: 0.70

67 species

-63% vs. current

Childress

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+32% vs. current

Childress Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Abington

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+213% vs. current

Smithdale

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+257% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1150% vs. current

Loco

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1150% 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 Childress County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Childress County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Childress County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-66% vs. current

Childress

Importance: 0.70

67 species

-63% vs. current

Childress

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+32% vs. current

Childress Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Abington

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+213% vs. current

Smithdale

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+257% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1150% vs. current

Loco

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Fundulus zebrinus

Plains Killifish

Very Common1.09 obs.

Pimephales promelas

Rosey Reds

Very Common0.99 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Very Common0.99 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common0.99 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Very Common0.99 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Common0.99 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Common0.99 obs.

Hybognathus placitus

Plains Minnow

Common0.99 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Common0.93 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Common0.53 obs.

Celtis reticulata

Netleaf Hackberry

Common0.53 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Occasional0.47 obs.

Schinia gaurae

Occasional0.47 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Occasional0.47 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Occasional0.47 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Blunt Spurge

Occasional0.47 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional0.46 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Rare0.46 obs.

Teucrium laciniatum

Rare0.11 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Rare0.11 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 26 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Childress County

-66% species diversity