Culberson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Culberson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Culberson 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 Van Horn, Culberson County hosts 270% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Culberson 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. Van Horn

+270% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common284 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common102 obs.

Arbutus xalapensis

Very Common40 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Very Common19 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Very Common18 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common17 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Common17 obs.

Dasylirion leiophyllum

Common16 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Common14 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Common13 obs.

Acer grandidentatum

Common13 obs.

Choisya dumosa

Mexican-orange

Occasional11 obs.

Phoradendron coryae

Occasional11 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus pungens

Sandpaper Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Occasional10 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional10 obs.

Agave parryi

Parry's Agave

Rare10 obs.

Rhus virens

tobacco sumac

Rare9 obs.

Garrya goldmanii

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Culberson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Van Horn

Importance: 0.40

27 species

+270% vs. current

Manzanita Spring

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Culberson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Culberson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Van Horn

Importance: 0.40

27 species

+270% vs. current

Manzanita Spring

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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. Van Horn

+270% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common284 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common102 obs.

Arbutus xalapensis

Very Common40 obs.

Petrophytum caespitosum

mat rockspirea

Very Common19 obs.

Juniperus deppeana

Alligator Juniper

Very Common18 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Common17 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Common17 obs.

Dasylirion leiophyllum

Common16 obs.

Sceloporus cowlesi

White Sands Prairie Lizard

Common14 obs.

Fallugia paradoxa

apache-plume

Common13 obs.

Acer grandidentatum

Common13 obs.

Choisya dumosa

Mexican-orange

Occasional11 obs.

Phoradendron coryae

Occasional11 obs.

Cylindropuntia imbricata

rope-pear

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus pungens

Sandpaper Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Occasional10 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Occasional10 obs.

Agave parryi

Parry's Agave

Rare10 obs.

Rhus virens

tobacco sumac

Rare9 obs.

Garrya goldmanii

Rare9 obs.

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