Sherwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Sherwood ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Irion County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irion County nearby has 54% more documented species, Sherwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 19 Irion County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 19 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Irion County

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Neogerris hesione

Very Common0.35 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common0.34 obs.

Acleisanthes longiflora

Very Common0.28 obs.

Crossidius discoideus

Very Common0.28 obs.

Halticotoma valida

Very Common0.28 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common0.2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common0.2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common0.2 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Venushair

Common0.2 obs.

Kricogonia lyside

Lyside Sulphur

Common0.2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common0.2 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Occasional0.19 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional0.19 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.19 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.19 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-Ringed Dancer

Occasional0.19 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Occasional0.19 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare0.19 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Rare0.19 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Rare0.19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irion County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-54% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-3% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.50

35 species

0% vs. current

Barnhart

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+289% vs. current

Old Freitag Place

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Suggs

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-29% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

34 species

+3% 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 Irion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irion County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-54% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-3% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.50

35 species

0% vs. current

Barnhart

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+289% vs. current

Old Freitag Place

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Suggs

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3400% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-29% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

34 species

+3% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 19 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Irion County

-54% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Neogerris hesione

Very Common0.35 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common0.34 obs.

Acleisanthes longiflora

Very Common0.28 obs.

Crossidius discoideus

Very Common0.28 obs.

Halticotoma valida

Very Common0.28 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common0.2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common0.2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common0.2 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Venushair

Common0.2 obs.

Kricogonia lyside

Lyside Sulphur

Common0.2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common0.2 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Occasional0.19 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional0.19 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.19 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.19 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-Ringed Dancer

Occasional0.19 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Occasional0.19 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare0.19 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Rare0.19 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Rare0.19 obs.

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