Randall County

Ecosystem Overview

The Randall County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Randall 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 Canyon, Randall County hosts 30% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Randall County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Canyon

+30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common23 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common21 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common19 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common18 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common17 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common16 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common14 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Common13 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common12 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Common12 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Common12 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Occasional12 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-plume Dalea

Occasional11 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional11 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri milk-vetch

Occasional10 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Occasional10 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional10 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Rare10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare10 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Randall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Canyon

Importance: 0.41

77 species

+30% vs. current

Palisades

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Timbercreek Canyon

Importance: 0.19

4 species

+2400% 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 Randall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Randall County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Canyon

Importance: 0.41

77 species

+30% vs. current

Palisades

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Timbercreek Canyon

Importance: 0.19

4 species

+2400% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Canyon

+30% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common23 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common21 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common19 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common18 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common17 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common16 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common14 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Common13 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common12 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Common12 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Common12 obs.

Baeolophus atricristatus

Black-crested Titmouse

Occasional12 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-plume Dalea

Occasional11 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional11 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri milk-vetch

Occasional10 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Occasional10 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional10 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Rare10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare10 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare10 obs.

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