Twitty

Ecosystem Overview

The Twitty ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County nearby has 90% more documented species, Twitty offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 37 Wheeler County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 37 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheeler County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.73 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common0.73 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant Reed

Very Common0.73 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Very Common0.73 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Very Common0.42 obs.

Taxidea taxus

Badger

Common0.11 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Common0.11 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-90% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-74% vs. current

Mobeetie

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+60% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+167% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+167% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-74% vs. current

Briscoe

Importance: 0.50

9 species

-11% vs. current

Magic City

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+33% 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 Wheeler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-90% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-74% vs. current

Mobeetie

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+60% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+167% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+167% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-74% vs. current

Briscoe

Importance: 0.50

9 species

-11% vs. current

Magic City

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+33% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 37 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheeler County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.73 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Very Common0.73 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant Reed

Very Common0.73 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Very Common0.73 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Very Common0.42 obs.

Taxidea taxus

Badger

Common0.11 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Common0.11 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common0.06 obs.

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