Childress County

Ecosystem Overview

The Childress County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Childress 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 Childress, Childress County hosts 9% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 26 Childress County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 26 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Childress

+9% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.99 obs.

Fundulus zebrinus

Plains Killifish

Very Common3.14 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Very Common3 obs.

Mentzelia nuda

Very Common2.73 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common2.53 obs.

Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis

Red River Pupfish

Common2.14 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common2 obs.

Hybognathus placitus

Plains Minnow

Common1.93 obs.

Pimephales promelas

Rosey Reds

Common1.87 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Common1.52 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas Skeleton-Plant

Common1.25 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional1.17 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional1.17 obs.

Nama stevensii

Occasional1.01 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Occasional1.01 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Occasional1 obs.

Narraga fimetaria

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+356%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Childress County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Childress

Importance: 0.70

67 species

+9% vs. current

Childress

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+284% vs. current

Childress Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Abington

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+813% vs. current

Smithdale

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+943% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Loco

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Buck Creek

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+192% 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 Childress County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+356%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Childress County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Childress

Importance: 0.70

67 species

+9% vs. current

Childress

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+284% vs. current

Childress Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Abington

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+813% vs. current

Smithdale

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+943% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Loco

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Buck Creek

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+192% 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 26 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Childress

+9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.99 obs.

Fundulus zebrinus

Plains Killifish

Very Common3.14 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Very Common3 obs.

Mentzelia nuda

Very Common2.73 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito Fish

Very Common2.53 obs.

Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis

Red River Pupfish

Common2.14 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common2 obs.

Hybognathus placitus

Plains Minnow

Common1.93 obs.

Pimephales promelas

Rosey Reds

Common1.87 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Common1.52 obs.

Lygodesmia texana

Texas Skeleton-Plant

Common1.25 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional1.17 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional1.17 obs.

Nama stevensii

Occasional1.01 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Occasional1.01 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Occasional1 obs.

Narraga fimetaria

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Rare1 obs.

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