Nolan County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Nolan County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Nolan County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sweetwater, Nolan County hosts 7% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Sweetwater

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common35.37 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Very Common28 obs.

Juniperus pinchotii

Pinchot Juniper

Very Common24 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Very Common22 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

Clipweed

Very Common16 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common14 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common14 obs.

Rhus microphylla

Scrub Sumac

Common12 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

Cactus-Apple

Common11 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common9 obs.

Quercus mohriana

Mohr Oak

Common9 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Occasional9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional8 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Occasional7 obs.

Rhus lanceolata

Occasional7 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare7 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Rare6 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

Chittamwood

Rare6 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Sweetwater

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common35.37 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Very Common28 obs.

Juniperus pinchotii

Pinchot Juniper

Very Common24 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Post Cedar

Very Common22 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

Clipweed

Very Common16 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common14 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common14 obs.

Rhus microphylla

Scrub Sumac

Common12 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

Cactus-Apple

Common11 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common9 obs.

Quercus mohriana

Mohr Oak

Common9 obs.

Quercus havardii

Havard Oak

Occasional9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional8 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Occasional7 obs.

Rhus lanceolata

Occasional7 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare7 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Rare6 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

Chittamwood

Rare6 obs.

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