Gray County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gray County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Gray County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pampa, Gray County hosts 7300% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Gray County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Pampa

+7300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Mentzelia nuda

Very Common2 obs.

Eriogonum longifolium

longleaf wild buckwheat

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria resinosa

Very Common2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Astragalus lotiflorus

lotus milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Common2 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common2 obs.

Trichiotinus texanus

Occasional1 obs.

Polyphylla hammondi

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Dipodomys ordii

Rata canguro de Ord

Occasional1 obs.

Pachysphinx occidentalis

Western Poplar Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Udeopsylla robusta

Robust Camel Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Gray County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pampa

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Lake McClellan

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1380% 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 Gray County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Gray County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pampa

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Lake McClellan

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1380% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Pampa

+7300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Mentzelia nuda

Very Common2 obs.

Eriogonum longifolium

longleaf wild buckwheat

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria resinosa

Very Common2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

diamondflowers

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Astragalus lotiflorus

lotus milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

purple locoweed

Common2 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Common2 obs.

Trichiotinus texanus

Occasional1 obs.

Polyphylla hammondi

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Dipodomys ordii

Rata canguro de Ord

Occasional1 obs.

Pachysphinx occidentalis

Western Poplar Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Udeopsylla robusta

Robust Camel Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare1 obs.

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