Perryton

Ecosystem Overview

The Perryton ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree County nearby has 91% more documented species, Perryton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 56 Ochiltree County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 56 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Ochiltree County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.25 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.07 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common0.04 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

Pond Bird

Very Common0.04 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Very Common0.04 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Common0.03 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ochiltree County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ochiltree County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-91% vs. current

Perryton

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-90% vs. current

Wolf Creek County Park

in Perryton

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-61% vs. current

Leatherman Park

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-50% vs. current

Perryton Golf Club

in Perryton

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-50% vs. current

Lord

Importance: 0.50

12 species

-42% vs. current

Ochiltree Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+40% vs. current

Farnsworth

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+600% 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 Ochiltree County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ochiltree County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ochiltree County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-91% vs. current

Perryton

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-90% vs. current

Wolf Creek County Park

in Perryton

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-61% vs. current

Leatherman Park

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-50% vs. current

Perryton Golf Club

in Perryton

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-50% vs. current

Lord

Importance: 0.50

12 species

-42% vs. current

Ochiltree Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+40% vs. current

Farnsworth

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.25 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.07 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common0.04 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

Pond Bird

Very Common0.04 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American Avocet

Very Common0.04 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Common0.03 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common0.03 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 56 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Ochiltree County

-91% species diversity