Hudspeth County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hudspeth County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Hudspeth 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 Dell City, Hudspeth County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Hudspeth County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Dell City

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common300 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common283 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common38 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Very Common35 obs.

Euphorbia cryptorubra

Very Common21 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common19 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common18 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Common16 obs.

Dasylirion leiophyllum

Common16 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Common16 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Common14 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Occasional11 obs.

Sidneya tenuifolia

Occasional10 obs.

Condalia ericoides

Occasional10 obs.

Parthenium incanum

Occasional10 obs.

Echinocereus stramineus

Occasional9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional8 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Rare7 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Rare7 obs.

Cophosaurus texanus

Chihuahuan Greater Earless Lizard

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hudspeth County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dell City

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% 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 Hudspeth County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hudspeth County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dell City

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% 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. Dell City

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common300 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common283 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common38 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Very Common35 obs.

Euphorbia cryptorubra

Very Common21 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Common19 obs.

Yucca baccata

Banana Yucca

Common18 obs.

Dasylirion wheeleri

Common16 obs.

Dasylirion leiophyllum

Common16 obs.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Common16 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Common14 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Occasional11 obs.

Sidneya tenuifolia

Occasional10 obs.

Condalia ericoides

Occasional10 obs.

Parthenium incanum

Occasional10 obs.

Echinocereus stramineus

Occasional9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional8 obs.

Opuntia engelmannii

cowtongue prickly-pear

Rare7 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Rare7 obs.

Cophosaurus texanus

Chihuahuan Greater Earless Lizard

Rare6 obs.

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