Carrizo Hill

Ecosystem Overview

The Carrizo Hill ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Dimmit County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dimmit County nearby has 78% more documented species, Carrizo Hill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 35 Dimmit County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 35 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Dimmit County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.78 obs.

Eubolina impartialis

Very Common0.67 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

Marine-Ivy

Very Common0.67 obs.

Malvastrum coromandelianum

Threelobe False Mallow

Very Common0.66 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Very Common0.65 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.65 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common0.63 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common0.17 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common0.17 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Common0.17 obs.

Menodora heterophylla

Common0.16 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Occasional0.16 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Occasional0.16 obs.

Melampodium cinereum

Occasional0.16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional0.11 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Occasional0.08 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dimmit County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dimmit County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-78% vs. current

Carrizo Springs

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-69% vs. current

Asherton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% vs. current

Big Wells

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Carrizo Springs

Importance: 0.60

17 species

0% vs. current

Espantosa Colonia

Importance: 0.50

54 species

-69% vs. current

Carrizo Hills Colonia

Importance: 0.50

17 species

0% vs. current

Catarina

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% 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 Dimmit County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.78 obs.

Eubolina impartialis

Very Common0.67 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

Marine-Ivy

Very Common0.67 obs.

Malvastrum coromandelianum

Threelobe False Mallow

Very Common0.66 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Very Common0.65 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.65 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common0.63 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common0.17 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common0.17 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Common0.17 obs.

Menodora heterophylla

Common0.16 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Occasional0.16 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Occasional0.16 obs.

Melampodium cinereum

Occasional0.16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional0.11 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Occasional0.08 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dimmit County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dimmit County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-78% vs. current

Carrizo Springs

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-69% vs. current

Asherton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% vs. current

Big Wells

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Carrizo Springs

Importance: 0.60

17 species

0% vs. current

Espantosa Colonia

Importance: 0.50

54 species

-69% vs. current

Carrizo Hills Colonia

Importance: 0.50

17 species

0% vs. current

Catarina

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 35 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Dimmit County

-78% species diversity