Cross Plains

Ecosystem Overview

The Cross Plains ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Callahan County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Callahan County nearby has 34% more documented species, Cross Plains offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 100 Callahan County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Callahan County

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Bouteloua rigidiseta

Texas Grama

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis superba

Wilman Lovegrass

Common0.3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common0.3 obs.

Chloris cucullata

Hooded Windmill Grass

Common0.3 obs.

Pediomelum rhombifolium

Common0.3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.28 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Occasional0.21 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional0.19 obs.

Allium drummondii

Occasional0.19 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional0.19 obs.

Diaperia prolifera

Big-Head-Cudweed

Occasional0.19 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Occasional0.19 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Rare0.19 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Rare0.04 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Callahan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Callahan County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-34% vs. current

Baird

Importance: 0.70

45 species

+9% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+36% vs. current

Putnam

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+717% vs. current

Dudley

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-39% vs. current

Ross Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+9% vs. current

Baird

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+9% vs. current

Sundance Rv Park

in Baird

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+9% 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 Callahan County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Bouteloua rigidiseta

Texas Grama

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common1 obs.

Eragrostis superba

Wilman Lovegrass

Common0.3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common0.3 obs.

Chloris cucullata

Hooded Windmill Grass

Common0.3 obs.

Pediomelum rhombifolium

Common0.3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.28 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Occasional0.21 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional0.19 obs.

Allium drummondii

Occasional0.19 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional0.19 obs.

Diaperia prolifera

Big-Head-Cudweed

Occasional0.19 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Occasional0.19 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Rare0.19 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Rare0.04 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Callahan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Callahan County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-34% vs. current

Baird

Importance: 0.70

45 species

+9% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+36% vs. current

Putnam

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+717% vs. current

Dudley

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-39% vs. current

Ross Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+9% vs. current

Baird

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+9% vs. current

Sundance Rv Park

in Baird

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+9% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Callahan County

-34% species diversity