Sylvester

Ecosystem Overview

The Sylvester ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Fisher 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 Fisher County nearby has 79% more documented species, Sylvester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 59 Fisher County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 59 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Fisher County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Oenothera rhombipetala

Four-Points Evening-Primrose

Very Common0.19 obs.

Dimorphocarpa candicans

Very Common0.19 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Very Common0.19 obs.

Salsola tragus

Tumbleweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Euploca convolvulacea

Bindweed Heliotrope

Common0.1 obs.

Urochloa texana

Texas Millet

Common0.1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly

Common0.1 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Common0.09 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Common0.09 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Blunt Spurge

Common0.07 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional0.04 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Occasional0.03 obs.

Senna pumilio

Occasional0.03 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Occasional0.03 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fisher County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fisher County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-79% vs. current

Rotan

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+60% vs. current

Roby

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% vs. current

McCaulley

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+45% vs. current

Rotan Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+60% vs. current

Rotan Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+60% vs. current

Pledger

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+78% 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 Fisher County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fisher County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fisher County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-79% vs. current

Rotan

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+60% vs. current

Roby

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% vs. current

McCaulley

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+45% vs. current

Rotan Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+60% vs. current

Rotan Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+60% vs. current

Pledger

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+78% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 59 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Fisher County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Oenothera rhombipetala

Four-Points Evening-Primrose

Very Common0.19 obs.

Dimorphocarpa candicans

Very Common0.19 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Very Common0.19 obs.

Salsola tragus

Tumbleweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Euploca convolvulacea

Bindweed Heliotrope

Common0.1 obs.

Urochloa texana

Texas Millet

Common0.1 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly

Common0.1 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Common0.09 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Common0.09 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Blunt Spurge

Common0.07 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional0.04 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Occasional0.03 obs.

Senna pumilio

Occasional0.03 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Occasional0.03 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Occasional0.03 obs.

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