Nolan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Nolan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Nolan 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 Sweetwater, Nolan County hosts 47% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Nolan County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sweetwater

+47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common32 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common28 obs.

Juniperus pinchotii

redberry juniper

Very Common24 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common22 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Very Common16 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common14 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common14 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Common12 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common9 obs.

Quercus mohriana

Mohr Oak

Common9 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Occasional9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional8 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Occasional7 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional7 obs.

Rhus lanceolata

Occasional7 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare7 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Rare6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Nolan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sweetwater

Importance: 0.41

68 species

+47% vs. current

Lake Trammel

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% 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 Nolan County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Nolan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sweetwater

Importance: 0.41

68 species

+47% vs. current

Lake Trammel

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sweetwater

+47% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common32 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common28 obs.

Juniperus pinchotii

redberry juniper

Very Common24 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common22 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Very Common16 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common14 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common14 obs.

Rhus microphylla

scrub sumac

Common12 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common9 obs.

Quercus mohriana

Mohr Oak

Common9 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Occasional9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional8 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Occasional7 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional7 obs.

Rhus lanceolata

Occasional7 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare7 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Rare6 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare6 obs.

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