Donley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Donley County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Donley 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 Clarendon, Donley County hosts 380% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Donley 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

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarendon

+380% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Very Common3 obs.

Bouteloua hirsuta

hairy grama

Common3 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common3 obs.

Physaria ovalifolia

round-leaf bladderpod

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common2 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Thyanta custator

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Warty Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Rare2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare2 obs.

Stiria rugifrons

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+555%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Donley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarendon

Importance: 0.39

15 species

+380% vs. current

Greenbelt Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+929% 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 Donley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+555%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Donley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarendon

Importance: 0.39

15 species

+380% vs. current

Greenbelt Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+929% 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

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarendon

+380% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Dactylotum bicolor

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Very Common3 obs.

Bouteloua hirsuta

hairy grama

Common3 obs.

Zinnia grandiflora

Common3 obs.

Physaria ovalifolia

round-leaf bladderpod

Common2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Common2 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Thyanta custator

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Warty Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia filifolia

sand-sage

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Rare2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare2 obs.

Stiria rugifrons

Rare2 obs.

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