Hext

Ecosystem Overview

The Hext ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Menard County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Menard County nearby has 59% more documented species, Hext offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #57 for species diversity among 100 Menard County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Menard County

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Very Common0.98 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Very Common0.21 obs.

Dyschoriste linearis

Very Common0.2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

Star-Violet

Very Common0.2 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Very Common0.2 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common0.2 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-Leaf Yucca

Common0.2 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common0.2 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Common0.2 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Common0.17 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common0.09 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional0.09 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

Hoary Golden-Aster

Occasional0.08 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.08 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Occasional0.08 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Occasional0.08 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

Ratany

Occasional0.08 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare0.02 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Rare0.02 obs.

Tripudia quadrifera

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Menard County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Menard County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-59% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-21% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.60

37 species

-16% vs. current

Menard River Park

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-16% vs. current

Presidio De San Saba

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-16% vs. current

Menard County Airport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-16% vs. current

Twentymile Crossing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+7% vs. current

Herd Ranch Airport (private)

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+15% 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 Menard County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Very Common0.98 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Very Common0.21 obs.

Dyschoriste linearis

Very Common0.2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

Star-Violet

Very Common0.2 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Very Common0.2 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common0.2 obs.

Yucca rupicola

Twisted-Leaf Yucca

Common0.2 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common0.2 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Common0.2 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Common0.17 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common0.09 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional0.09 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

Hoary Golden-Aster

Occasional0.08 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.08 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Occasional0.08 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Occasional0.08 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

Ratany

Occasional0.08 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare0.02 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Rare0.02 obs.

Tripudia quadrifera

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Menard County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Menard County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-59% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-21% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.60

37 species

-16% vs. current

Menard River Park

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-16% vs. current

Presidio De San Saba

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-16% vs. current

Menard County Airport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-16% vs. current

Twentymile Crossing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+7% vs. current

Herd Ranch Airport (private)

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+15% 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Menard County

-59% species diversity