Catarina

Ecosystem Overview

The Catarina ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Dimmit 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 Dimmit County nearby has 80% more documented species, Catarina offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 35 Dimmit County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 35 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Dimmit County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem Thorn

Very Common1.64 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Very Common0.9 obs.

Boerhavia erecta

Hogmeat

Very Common0.89 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Very Common0.89 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Very Common0.8 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.79 obs.

Planodes virginicum

Virginia Cress

Common0.29 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Common0.29 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common0.29 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Common0.28 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Common0.28 obs.

Aloysia gratissima

Whitebrush

Occasional0.27 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin Sandmat

Occasional0.27 obs.

Sphaeralcea hastulata

Occasional0.11 obs.

Melilotus indicus

Annual Yellow Sweetclover

Occasional0.11 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dimmit County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dimmit County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-80% vs. current

Carrizo Springs

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-70% vs. current

Asherton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Big Wells

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Carrizo Springs

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-6% vs. current

Espantosa Colonia

Importance: 0.50

54 species

-70% vs. current

Carrizo Hills Colonia

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-6% vs. current

Carrizo Hill

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-6% 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 Dimmit County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dimmit County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dimmit County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-80% vs. current

Carrizo Springs

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-70% vs. current

Asherton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Big Wells

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Carrizo Springs

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-6% vs. current

Espantosa Colonia

Importance: 0.50

54 species

-70% vs. current

Carrizo Hills Colonia

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-6% vs. current

Carrizo Hill

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem Thorn

Very Common1.64 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Very Common0.9 obs.

Boerhavia erecta

Hogmeat

Very Common0.89 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Very Common0.89 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Very Common0.8 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.79 obs.

Planodes virginicum

Virginia Cress

Common0.29 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Common0.29 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common0.29 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Common0.28 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Common0.28 obs.

Aloysia gratissima

Whitebrush

Occasional0.27 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin Sandmat

Occasional0.27 obs.

Sphaeralcea hastulata

Occasional0.11 obs.

Melilotus indicus

Annual Yellow Sweetclover

Occasional0.11 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Occasional0.11 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 35 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Dimmit County

-80% species diversity