Hemphill County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hemphill County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Hemphill 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 Canadian, Hemphill County hosts 567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Hemphill 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. Canadian

+567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common21 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common15 obs.

Plantago patagonica

Woolly Indianwheat

Very Common15 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Very Common14 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Very Common11 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Common11 obs.

Prunus angustifolia

sand plum

Common11 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common10 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common10 obs.

Pediomelum linearifolium

Common9 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common9 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional9 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional9 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional9 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Kansas Sunflower

Occasional8 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

pasture thistle

Occasional8 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Occasional8 obs.

Physaria ovalifolia

round-leaf bladderpod

Rare8 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Rare8 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hemphill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Canadian

Importance: 0.39

15 species

+567% 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 Hemphill County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hemphill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Canadian

Importance: 0.39

15 species

+567% 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. Canadian

+567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common21 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common15 obs.

Plantago patagonica

Woolly Indianwheat

Very Common15 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Very Common14 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond's dogwood

Very Common11 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Common11 obs.

Prunus angustifolia

sand plum

Common11 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common10 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common10 obs.

Pediomelum linearifolium

Common9 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common9 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional9 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional9 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional9 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Kansas Sunflower

Occasional8 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

pasture thistle

Occasional8 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Occasional8 obs.

Physaria ovalifolia

round-leaf bladderpod

Rare8 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

licorice

Rare8 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Rare8 obs.

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