Plains

Ecosystem Overview

The Plains ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Yoakum 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 Yoakum County nearby has 79% more documented species, Plains offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 39 Yoakum County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 39 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Yoakum County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common0.65 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common0.65 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Very Common0.65 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Very Common0.65 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Very Common0.64 obs.

Dargida diffusa

Wheat Head Armyworm

Common0.64 obs.

Cucullia laetifica

Common0.64 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Common0.64 obs.

Schinia tertia

Common0.64 obs.

Digrammia pallorata

Common0.64 obs.

Melipotis jucunda

Common0.64 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Occasional0.64 obs.

Mimorista subcostalis

Occasional0.64 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Occasional0.64 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Occasional0.51 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Alfalfa Webworm Moth

Occasional0.46 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Yoakum County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Yoakum County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-79% vs. current

Plains

Importance: 0.70

16 species

0% vs. current

Denver City

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Yoakum County Airport

Importance: 0.60

16 species

0% vs. current

Denver City

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+433% vs. current

Tennis Court

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% vs. current

Plains Texas Museum

in Plains

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% vs. current

Plains Yoakum County Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% 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 Yoakum County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Yoakum County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Yoakum County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-79% vs. current

Plains

Importance: 0.70

16 species

0% vs. current

Denver City

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Yoakum County Airport

Importance: 0.60

16 species

0% vs. current

Denver City

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+433% vs. current

Tennis Court

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% vs. current

Plains Texas Museum

in Plains

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% vs. current

Plains Yoakum County Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common0.65 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common0.65 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Very Common0.65 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Very Common0.65 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Very Common0.64 obs.

Dargida diffusa

Wheat Head Armyworm

Common0.64 obs.

Cucullia laetifica

Common0.64 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Salt Marsh Moth

Common0.64 obs.

Schinia tertia

Common0.64 obs.

Digrammia pallorata

Common0.64 obs.

Melipotis jucunda

Common0.64 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Occasional0.64 obs.

Mimorista subcostalis

Occasional0.64 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Occasional0.64 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Occasional0.51 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Alfalfa Webworm Moth

Occasional0.46 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 39 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Yoakum County

-79% species diversity