Wheeler County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wheeler County ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Wheeler County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wheeler, Wheeler County hosts 2000% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Wheeler 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 Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheeler

+2000% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common3 obs.

Eragrostis curvula

Weeping lovegrass

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Kansas Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common2 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common2 obs.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Common2 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Common2 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Thyanta custator

Occasional1 obs.

Chariesterus antennator

Flat horned coreid

Rare1 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1475%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+2000% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1160% 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

+1475%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheeler

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+2000% vs. current

Shamrock

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1160% 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 Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheeler

+2000% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

broadleaf milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common3 obs.

Eragrostis curvula

Weeping lovegrass

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Kansas Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common2 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common2 obs.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Common2 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Common2 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common2 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Thyanta custator

Occasional1 obs.

Chariesterus antennator

Flat horned coreid

Rare1 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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