Mentone

Ecosystem Overview

The Mentone ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Loving 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 Loving County nearby has 85% more documented species, Mentone offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Loving County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Loving County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hymenothrix pedata

Very Common0.61 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Very Common0.61 obs.

Nerisyrenia camporum

Very Common0.61 obs.

Gaillardia pinnatifida

Very Common0.61 obs.

Senna bauhinioides

Very Common0.6 obs.

Psilostrophe tagetina

Marigold Paper-Flower

Common0.6 obs.

Bouteloua aristidoides

Needle Grama

Common0.6 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Common0.6 obs.

Euphorbia serrula

Common0.6 obs.

Baileya multiradiata

Desert-Marigold

Common0.59 obs.

Dalea lanata

Woolly Dalea

Common0.41 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Loving County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Loving County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Pecos River

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-80% vs. current

Mentone Rv Park

in Mentone

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% vs. current

Pecos River

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+57% vs. current

Inc_johnson 1-86 3

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1000% 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 Loving County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Hymenothrix pedata

Very Common0.61 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Very Common0.61 obs.

Nerisyrenia camporum

Very Common0.61 obs.

Gaillardia pinnatifida

Very Common0.61 obs.

Senna bauhinioides

Very Common0.6 obs.

Psilostrophe tagetina

Marigold Paper-Flower

Common0.6 obs.

Bouteloua aristidoides

Needle Grama

Common0.6 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Common0.6 obs.

Euphorbia serrula

Common0.6 obs.

Baileya multiradiata

Desert-Marigold

Common0.59 obs.

Dalea lanata

Woolly Dalea

Common0.41 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Loving County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Loving County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Pecos River

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-80% vs. current

Mentone Rv Park

in Mentone

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% vs. current

Pecos River

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+57% vs. current

Inc_johnson 1-86 3

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+1000% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Loving County

-85% species diversity