Dalhart

Ecosystem Overview

The Dalhart ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallam 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 Dallam County nearby has 58% more documented species, Dalhart offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 39 Dallam County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 39 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Dallam County

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.76 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

Desert-Willow

Very Common0.64 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common0.61 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common0.6 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.58 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common0.55 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Common0.21 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common0.21 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Common0.21 obs.

Rhus trilobata

Common0.21 obs.

Teucrium laciniatum

Common0.21 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Occasional0.21 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Occasional0.21 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.21 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional0.21 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Occasional0.21 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Occasional0.17 obs.

Dalea tenuifolia

Rare0.17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Rare0.17 obs.

Asclepias engelmanniana

Engelmann'S Milkweed

Rare0.17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallam County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallam County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-58% vs. current

Texline

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+167% vs. current

Miller Field (25ts)

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+540% vs. current

Dalhart Memorial Park Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

32 species

0% vs. current

Thompson Grove

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+100% vs. current

Coldwater

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+191% vs. current

Texline

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+191% vs. current

Chamberlin

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+540% 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 Dallam County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallam County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallam County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-58% vs. current

Texline

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+167% vs. current

Miller Field (25ts)

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+540% vs. current

Dalhart Memorial Park Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

32 species

0% vs. current

Thompson Grove

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+100% vs. current

Coldwater

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+191% vs. current

Texline

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+191% vs. current

Chamberlin

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+540% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.76 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

Desert-Willow

Very Common0.64 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common0.61 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common0.6 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.58 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common0.55 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Common0.21 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common0.21 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Common0.21 obs.

Rhus trilobata

Common0.21 obs.

Teucrium laciniatum

Common0.21 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Occasional0.21 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Occasional0.21 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Occasional0.21 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional0.21 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Occasional0.21 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Occasional0.17 obs.

Dalea tenuifolia

Rare0.17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Rare0.17 obs.

Asclepias engelmanniana

Engelmann'S Milkweed

Rare0.17 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 39 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Dallam County

-58% species diversity