Hartley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hartley County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Hartley 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 Channing, Hartley County hosts 7500% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 20 Hartley County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Channing

+7500% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common6.84 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common2.44 obs.

No image

Macrhybopsis tetranema

Peppered Chub

Very Common2.38 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Very Common2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common2 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Common1.73 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Common1.71 obs.

Hybognathus placitus

Plains Minnow

Common1.49 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1.47 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Common1.44 obs.

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Notropis girardi

Arkansas River Shiner

Occasional1.24 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Occasional1.24 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Occasional1.01 obs.

Eriogonum lachnogynum

Occasional1 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Occasional1 obs.

Mentzelia decapetala

Sand-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Rare1 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+262%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Channing

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Dalhart Municipal Airport

in Dalhart

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+153% vs. current

Lake Rita Blanca Park

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+138% vs. current

Twisted Elms Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+145% vs. current

Hartley

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Rita Blanca Creek

Importance: 0.40

39 species

+95% vs. current

Swimming Pool Park

Importance: 0.40

32 species

+138% 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 Hartley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+262%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Channing

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Dalhart Municipal Airport

in Dalhart

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+153% vs. current

Lake Rita Blanca Park

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+138% vs. current

Twisted Elms Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+145% vs. current

Hartley

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Rita Blanca Creek

Importance: 0.40

39 species

+95% vs. current

Swimming Pool Park

Importance: 0.40

32 species

+138% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Channing

+7500% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common6.84 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common2.44 obs.

No image

Macrhybopsis tetranema

Peppered Chub

Very Common2.38 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Very Common2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common2 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Common1.73 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Common1.71 obs.

Hybognathus placitus

Plains Minnow

Common1.49 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1.47 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Common1.44 obs.

No image

Notropis girardi

Arkansas River Shiner

Occasional1.24 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Occasional1.24 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Occasional1.01 obs.

Eriogonum lachnogynum

Occasional1 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Occasional1 obs.

Mentzelia decapetala

Sand-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Rare1 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Rare1 obs.

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