Paint Rock

Ecosystem Overview

The Paint Rock ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Concho County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Concho County nearby has 68% more documented species, Paint Rock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 33 Concho County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 33 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Concho County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common4 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Very Common1 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Very Common1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted Hedgeparsley

Very Common1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common1 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Common1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common1 obs.

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Sida abutifolia

Spreading Fantails

Common1 obs.

Poecilanthrax effrenus

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Occasional0.9 obs.

Passiflora tenuiloba

Occasional0.5 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

Clipweed

Rare0.2 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Rare0.2 obs.

Chariesterus antennator

Flat Horned Coreid

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Concho County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Concho County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-68% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-29% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+41% vs. current

Concho Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-25% vs. current

Lake O. H. Ivie

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-14% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+41% vs. current

Eden Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+41% vs. current

Pasche

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1100% 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 Concho County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Concho County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Concho County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-68% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-29% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+41% vs. current

Concho Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-25% vs. current

Lake O. H. Ivie

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-14% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+41% vs. current

Eden Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+41% vs. current

Pasche

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common4 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Very Common1 obs.

Anaea andria

Goatweed Leafwing

Very Common1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted Hedgeparsley

Very Common1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common1 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Common1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common1 obs.

No image

Sida abutifolia

Spreading Fantails

Common1 obs.

Poecilanthrax effrenus

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Occasional0.9 obs.

Passiflora tenuiloba

Occasional0.5 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

Clipweed

Rare0.2 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Rare0.2 obs.

Chariesterus antennator

Flat Horned Coreid

Rare0.1 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 33 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Concho County

-68% species diversity