Running Water Draw

Ecosystem Overview

The Running Water Draw ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Parmer 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 Parmer County nearby has 83% more documented species, Running Water Draw offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 26 Parmer County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 26 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Parmer County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Vernonia marginata

Very Common0.16 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.13 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common0.09 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Very Common0.08 obs.

Catalpa bignonioides

Catawba

Common0.08 obs.

Cirsium ochrocentrum

Yellow-Spine Thistle

Common0.08 obs.

Solanum americanum

Wild Pepper

Common0.07 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common0.07 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.04 obs.

Raphanus raphanistrum

Radish

Common0.04 obs.

Melilotus indicus

Annual Yellow Sweetclover

Occasional0.04 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

Sand-Sage

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Parmer County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Parmer County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-83% vs. current

Friona

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Farwell

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Friona

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+333% vs. current

Clays Corner

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+160% vs. current

Farwell

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Running Water Draw

Importance: 0.40

12 species

+8% vs. current

County Road T

Importance: 0.40

12 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 Parmer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Parmer County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Parmer County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-83% vs. current

Friona

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Farwell

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Friona

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+333% vs. current

Clays Corner

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+160% vs. current

Farwell

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Running Water Draw

Importance: 0.40

12 species

+8% vs. current

County Road T

Importance: 0.40

12 species

+8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Vernonia marginata

Very Common0.16 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.13 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common0.09 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Very Common0.08 obs.

Catalpa bignonioides

Catawba

Common0.08 obs.

Cirsium ochrocentrum

Yellow-Spine Thistle

Common0.08 obs.

Solanum americanum

Wild Pepper

Common0.07 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common0.07 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.04 obs.

Raphanus raphanistrum

Radish

Common0.04 obs.

Melilotus indicus

Annual Yellow Sweetclover

Occasional0.04 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

Sand-Sage

Occasional0.03 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 26 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Parmer County

-83% species diversity