Tascosa

Ecosystem Overview

The Tascosa ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Oldham County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oldham County nearby has 75% more documented species, Tascosa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 50 Oldham County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 50 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Oldham County

-75% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Very Common2.93 obs.

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Macrhybopsis tetranema

Peppered Chub

Very Common2.91 obs.

Hybognathus placitus

Plains Minnow

Very Common2.53 obs.

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Notropis girardi

Arkansas River Shiner

Very Common2.1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common2.1 obs.

Pimephales promelas

Rosey Reds

Common1.29 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common1.22 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Common0.83 obs.

Chloris cucullata

Hooded Windmill Grass

Common0.67 obs.

Fundulus kansae

Northern Plains Killifish

Common0.43 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Common0.42 obs.

Proboscidea louisianica

Aphid Trap

Occasional0.34 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Occasional0.34 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

Curve-Billed Thrasher

Occasional0.34 obs.

Rayjacksonia annua

Viscid Camphor Daisy

Occasional0.33 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional0.33 obs.

Portulaca halimoides

Silk Cotton Purslane

Occasional0.33 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Rare0.33 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oldham County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Oldham County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-75% vs. current

Vega

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+850% vs. current

Boys Ranch

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-30% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% vs. current

Vega

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% vs. current

Oldham County Airport

in Vega

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% vs. current

Boise

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Alamosa Creek

Importance: 0.40

31 species

-39% 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 Oldham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oldham County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Oldham County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-75% vs. current

Vega

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+850% vs. current

Boys Ranch

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-30% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% vs. current

Vega

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% vs. current

Oldham County Airport

in Vega

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% vs. current

Boise

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Alamosa Creek

Importance: 0.40

31 species

-39% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 50 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Oldham County

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Very Common2.93 obs.

No image

Macrhybopsis tetranema

Peppered Chub

Very Common2.91 obs.

Hybognathus placitus

Plains Minnow

Very Common2.53 obs.

No image

Notropis girardi

Arkansas River Shiner

Very Common2.1 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common2.1 obs.

Pimephales promelas

Rosey Reds

Common1.29 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common1.22 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Common0.83 obs.

Chloris cucullata

Hooded Windmill Grass

Common0.67 obs.

Fundulus kansae

Northern Plains Killifish

Common0.43 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Common0.42 obs.

Proboscidea louisianica

Aphid Trap

Occasional0.34 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Occasional0.34 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

Curve-Billed Thrasher

Occasional0.34 obs.

Rayjacksonia annua

Viscid Camphor Daisy

Occasional0.33 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional0.33 obs.

Portulaca halimoides

Silk Cotton Purslane

Occasional0.33 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Rare0.33 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare0.12 obs.

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