Dallam County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dallam County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallam County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Manure Lagoon, Dallam County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Dallam County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Manure Lagoon

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common11 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common4 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common3 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Common3 obs.

Tantilla nigriceps

Plains Black-headed Snake

Common3 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common3 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Occasional2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare2 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Typocerus octonotatus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dallam County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texline

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+1900% 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 Dallam County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dallam County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texline

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Manure Lagoon

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common11 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common4 obs.

Calamospiza melanocorys

Lark Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common3 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Common3 obs.

Tantilla nigriceps

Plains Black-headed Snake

Common3 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common3 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

scarlet beeblossom

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Occasional2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare2 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Typocerus octonotatus

Rare2 obs.

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