Briscoe

Ecosystem Overview

The Briscoe ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Wheeler County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wheeler County nearby has 89% more documented species, Briscoe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 37 Wheeler County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 37 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheeler County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.9 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common0.25 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Very Common0.09 obs.

Eragrostis curvula

Weeping Lovegrass

Very Common0.04 obs.

Asclepias arenaria

Common0.04 obs.

Secale cereale

Rye

Common0.04 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Common0.04 obs.

Thyanta custator

Stink Bug

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-89% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-71% vs. current

Mobeetie

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+80% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+200% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+200% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-71% vs. current

Twitty

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+13% vs. current

Magic City

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+50% 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 Wheeler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-89% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-71% vs. current

Mobeetie

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+80% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+200% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+200% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-71% vs. current

Twitty

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+13% vs. current

Magic City

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+50% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.9 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common0.25 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Very Common0.09 obs.

Eragrostis curvula

Weeping Lovegrass

Very Common0.04 obs.

Asclepias arenaria

Common0.04 obs.

Secale cereale

Rye

Common0.04 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Common0.04 obs.

Thyanta custator

Stink Bug

Common0.04 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 37 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheeler County

-89% species diversity