Scurry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Scurry County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Scurry County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Snyder nearby has 5% more documented species, Scurry County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 100 Scurry County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Snyder

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common4.76 obs.

Juniperus pinchotii

Pinchot Juniper

Very Common4.34 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Very Common4.11 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Common4 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common4 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common4 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common3.89 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common3.48 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional3.25 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Houstonia acerosa

Occasional3 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

Hoary Golden-Aster

Occasional3 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Eriogonum longifolium

Longleaf Wild Buckwheat

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

Syrbula montezuma

Montezuma'S Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+97%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scurry County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Snyder

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-5% vs. current

Winston Field

in Snyder

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+150% vs. current

Snyder

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+150% vs. current

Dunn

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+114% vs. current

Sammy Baugh Golf Course

in Snyder

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+114% vs. current

Snyder Cemetery

in Snyder

Importance: 0.50

33 species

+127% vs. current

Royal Community & Rv Park

in Snyder

Importance: 0.50

33 species

+127% vs. current

Scurry County Golf Course

in Snyder

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+134% 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 Scurry County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common4.76 obs.

Juniperus pinchotii

Pinchot Juniper

Very Common4.34 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Very Common4.11 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler'S Euphorbia

Common4 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common4 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common4 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Common3.89 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common3.48 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional3.25 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Houstonia acerosa

Occasional3 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

Hoary Golden-Aster

Occasional3 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Eriogonum longifolium

Longleaf Wild Buckwheat

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

Syrbula montezuma

Montezuma'S Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+97%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scurry County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Snyder

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-5% vs. current

Winston Field

in Snyder

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+150% vs. current

Snyder

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+150% vs. current

Dunn

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+114% vs. current

Sammy Baugh Golf Course

in Snyder

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+114% vs. current

Snyder Cemetery

in Snyder

Importance: 0.50

33 species

+127% vs. current

Royal Community & Rv Park

in Snyder

Importance: 0.50

33 species

+127% vs. current

Scurry County Golf Course

in Snyder

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+134% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Snyder

-5% species diversity