Bailey County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bailey County ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Bailey County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Muleshoe, Bailey County hosts 9100% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Bailey County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Muleshoe

+9100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum longifolium

longleaf wild buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Croton pottsii

leatherweed

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Common2 obs.

Populus alba

White poplar

Common2 obs.

Physaria gordonii

Gordon's bladderpod

Common2 obs.

Cressa truxillensis

Common2 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

chocolate-flower

Common2 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-plume Dalea

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia stictospora

Occasional2 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Occasional1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus debilis

Green Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Cuerna obesa

Rare1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bailey County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Muleshoe

Importance: 0.42

1 species

+9100% vs. current

Lower Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4500% vs. current

Upper Pauls Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9100% 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 Bailey County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bailey County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Muleshoe

Importance: 0.42

1 species

+9100% vs. current

Lower Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4500% vs. current

Upper Pauls Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9100% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Muleshoe

+9100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum longifolium

longleaf wild buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Croton pottsii

leatherweed

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas blueweed

Very Common2 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Common2 obs.

Populus alba

White poplar

Common2 obs.

Physaria gordonii

Gordon's bladderpod

Common2 obs.

Cressa truxillensis

Common2 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

chocolate-flower

Common2 obs.

Dalea formosa

Feather-plume Dalea

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia stictospora

Occasional2 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Occasional1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus debilis

Green Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Cuerna obesa

Rare1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare1 obs.

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