Lamesa

Ecosystem Overview

The Lamesa ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Dawson 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 Dawson County nearby has 55% more documented species, Lamesa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 67 Dawson 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 67 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dawson County

-55% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Very Common1.47 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1.45 obs.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Very Common1.42 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London Rocket

Very Common1.15 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Very Common0.92 obs.

Descurainia sophia

Flixweed

Common0.92 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Common0.91 obs.

Hordeum murinum

Mouse Barley

Common0.91 obs.

Descurainia pinnata

Tansymustard

Common0.91 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

Groundsel

Common0.91 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Common0.77 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional0.76 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional0.74 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Occasional0.74 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional0.74 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Palmer'S Pigweed

Occasional0.73 obs.

Bothriochloa barbinodis

Cane Bluestem

Occasional0.73 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Rare0.73 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Rare0.72 obs.

Nama hispida

Purple Mat

Rare0.72 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dawson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dawson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-55% vs. current

Lamesa

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-55% vs. current

Los Ybanez

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-3% vs. current

Lamesa Field (abandoned)

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Lamesa Country Club

in Lamesa

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-3% vs. current

Lamesa Municipal Golf Course

in Lamesa

Importance: 0.50

34 species

0% vs. current

Lamesa Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

34 species

0% vs. current

Forrest Park

Importance: 0.50

34 species

0% 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 Dawson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dawson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dawson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-55% vs. current

Lamesa

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-55% vs. current

Los Ybanez

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-3% vs. current

Lamesa Field (abandoned)

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Lamesa Country Club

in Lamesa

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-3% vs. current

Lamesa Municipal Golf Course

in Lamesa

Importance: 0.50

34 species

0% vs. current

Lamesa Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

34 species

0% vs. current

Forrest Park

Importance: 0.50

34 species

0% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 67 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dawson County

-55% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Very Common1.47 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1.45 obs.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Very Common1.42 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London Rocket

Very Common1.15 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Very Common0.92 obs.

Descurainia sophia

Flixweed

Common0.92 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Common0.91 obs.

Hordeum murinum

Mouse Barley

Common0.91 obs.

Descurainia pinnata

Tansymustard

Common0.91 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

Groundsel

Common0.91 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Common0.77 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional0.76 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional0.74 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Occasional0.74 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional0.74 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Palmer'S Pigweed

Occasional0.73 obs.

Bothriochloa barbinodis

Cane Bluestem

Occasional0.73 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Rare0.73 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Rare0.72 obs.

Nama hispida

Purple Mat

Rare0.72 obs.

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