Spearman

Ecosystem Overview

The Spearman ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Hansford County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hansford County nearby has 86% more documented species, Spearman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 24 Hansford County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 24 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hansford County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Amaranthus palmeri

Palmer'S Pigweed

Very Common0.08 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Very Common0.08 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common0.04 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.04 obs.

Chloris virgata

Feather Fingergrass

Common0.04 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common0.04 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Common0.04 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common0.04 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Common0.04 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hansford County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hansford County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-86% vs. current

Spearman

Importance: 0.70

11 species

0% vs. current

Gruver

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Blodgett Park

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Gruver

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Gruver Independent School District

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Gruver Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Palo Duro Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-86% 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 Hansford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hansford County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hansford County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-86% vs. current

Spearman

Importance: 0.70

11 species

0% vs. current

Gruver

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Blodgett Park

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Gruver

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Gruver Independent School District

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Gruver Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Palo Duro Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-86% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Amaranthus palmeri

Palmer'S Pigweed

Very Common0.08 obs.

Enallagma civile

Damselfly

Very Common0.08 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common0.04 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.04 obs.

Chloris virgata

Feather Fingergrass

Common0.04 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common0.04 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Common0.04 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common0.04 obs.

Tridens albescens

Whitetop

Common0.04 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

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

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 24 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hansford County

-86% species diversity