Gaines County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gaines County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Gaines 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 Seminole, Gaines County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Gaines County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole

+733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Very Common24 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common15 obs.

Heterodon nasicus

Western Hog-nosed Snake

Very Common9 obs.

Abronia fragrans

fragrant sand-verbena

Very Common8 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common7 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ridgeseed Spurge

Common7 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Common7 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common6 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Common6 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Common6 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Common5 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Occasional5 obs.

Descurainia pinnata

Green Tansymustard

Occasional4 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional4 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional4 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Occasional4 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Occasional4 obs.

Penstemon buckleyi

Buckley's penstemon

Rare4 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Rare4 obs.

Synanthedon decipiens

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gaines County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole

Importance: 0.39

12 species

+733% 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 Gaines County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gaines County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole

Importance: 0.39

12 species

+733% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole

+733% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Very Common24 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common15 obs.

Heterodon nasicus

Western Hog-nosed Snake

Very Common9 obs.

Abronia fragrans

fragrant sand-verbena

Very Common8 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common7 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ridgeseed Spurge

Common7 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Common7 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common6 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Common6 obs.

Astragalus mollissimus

Woolly Locoweed

Common6 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Common5 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Occasional5 obs.

Descurainia pinnata

Green Tansymustard

Occasional4 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional4 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional4 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Occasional4 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Occasional4 obs.

Penstemon buckleyi

Buckley's penstemon

Rare4 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Rare4 obs.

Synanthedon decipiens

Rare4 obs.

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