Wheeler County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wheeler County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Wheeler 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 Mobeetie, Wheeler County hosts 1480% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 37 Wheeler County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 37 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Mobeetie

+1480% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common6 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Very Common4 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common3 obs.

Fundulus zebrinus

Plains Killifish

Common3 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common3 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common2.5 obs.

Eragrostis curvula

Weeping Lovegrass

Common2 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional2 obs.

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Notropis stramineus

Sand Shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Rare2 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Rare2 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+558%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shamrock

Importance: 0.70

31 species

+155% vs. current

Mobeetie

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1480% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+155% vs. current

Briscoe

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+778% vs. current

Twitty

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+888% vs. current

Magic City

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1217% 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 Wheeler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+558%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shamrock

Importance: 0.70

31 species

+155% vs. current

Mobeetie

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1480% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+155% vs. current

Briscoe

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+778% vs. current

Twitty

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+888% vs. current

Magic City

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1217% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common6 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Very Common4 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common3 obs.

Fundulus zebrinus

Plains Killifish

Common3 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common3 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common2.5 obs.

Eragrostis curvula

Weeping Lovegrass

Common2 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional2 obs.

No image

Notropis stramineus

Sand Shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Rare2 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Rare2 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

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

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 37 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Mobeetie

+1480% species diversity