Dallam County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Dallam County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallam County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Texline, Dallam County hosts 533% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Texline

+533% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common13.13 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common4 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Very Common3.97 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Common3 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common3 obs.

Tantilla nigriceps

Plains Blackhead Snake

Common3 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Common3 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional3 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Occasional2.23 obs.

Bothriochloa ischaemum

Yellow Bluestem

Occasional2.18 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Elymus canadensis

Canada Wildrye

Occasional2 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Rare2 obs.

Arizona elegans

Glossy Snake

Rare2 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Texline

+533% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Very Common13.13 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common4 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Very Common3.97 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Common3 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common3 obs.

Tantilla nigriceps

Plains Blackhead Snake

Common3 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Common3 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional3 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Occasional2.23 obs.

Bothriochloa ischaemum

Yellow Bluestem

Occasional2.18 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Elymus canadensis

Canada Wildrye

Occasional2 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Rare2 obs.

Arizona elegans

Glossy Snake

Rare2 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare2 obs.

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