Terry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Terry County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Terry 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 Brownfield, Terry County hosts 59% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 82 Terry County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 82 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 82 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Brownfield

+59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common8.14 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common6.5 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common5.96 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Very Common5.86 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Very Common5.68 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly

Common5.09 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common4.83 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common4.77 obs.

Halictus tripartitus

Common4.59 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common4.36 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common4.2 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Occasional4 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Occasional3.86 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional3.7 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional3.66 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional3.64 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dwarf Yellow

Occasional3.45 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare3.37 obs.

Diadasia enavata

Rare3.24 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover Fly

Rare3.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Terry County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brownfield

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+59% vs. current

Meadow

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2333% vs. current

Wellman

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2333% vs. current

Brownfield

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+161% vs. current

Terry County Airport

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2333% vs. current

Coleman Park

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+161% vs. current

County Memorial Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+192% vs. current

Meadow

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+2333% 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 Terry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Terry County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brownfield

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+59% vs. current

Meadow

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2333% vs. current

Wellman

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2333% vs. current

Brownfield

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+161% vs. current

Terry County Airport

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2333% vs. current

Coleman Park

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+161% vs. current

County Memorial Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+192% vs. current

Meadow

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+2333% 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 82 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 82 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Brownfield

+59% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common8.14 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common6.5 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common5.96 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Very Common5.86 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Very Common5.68 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly

Common5.09 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common4.83 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common4.77 obs.

Halictus tripartitus

Common4.59 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Common4.36 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Common4.2 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Occasional4 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Occasional3.86 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional3.7 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional3.66 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional3.64 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dwarf Yellow

Occasional3.45 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare3.37 obs.

Diadasia enavata

Rare3.24 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover Fly

Rare3.14 obs.

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