Presidio County

Ecosystem Overview

The Presidio County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Presidio 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 Marfa, Presidio County hosts 355% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Presidio County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Marfa

+355% 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 Common18 obs.

Anaxyrus punctatus

Red-spotted Toad

Very Common15 obs.

Scaphiopus couchii

Couch's Spadefoot Toad

Very Common15 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common11 obs.

Euphorbia simulans

Very Common11 obs.

Echinocereus stramineus

Common9 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common8 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Common8 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Common8 obs.

Orthoporus ornatus

Common7 obs.

Jatropha dioica

leatherwood

Common7 obs.

Nerisyrenia camporum

Occasional6 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Occasional6 obs.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

copper globe-mallow

Occasional6 obs.

Cysteodemus wislizeni

Occasional5 obs.

Lupinus havardii

Chisos bluebonnet

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus debilis

Green Toad

Rare4 obs.

Anaxyrus speciosus

Texas Toad

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Presidio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Marfa

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% 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 Presidio County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Presidio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Marfa

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% 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. Marfa

+355% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common18 obs.

Anaxyrus punctatus

Red-spotted Toad

Very Common15 obs.

Scaphiopus couchii

Couch's Spadefoot Toad

Very Common15 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common11 obs.

Euphorbia simulans

Very Common11 obs.

Echinocereus stramineus

Common9 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann's daisy

Common8 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Common8 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Common8 obs.

Orthoporus ornatus

Common7 obs.

Jatropha dioica

leatherwood

Common7 obs.

Nerisyrenia camporum

Occasional6 obs.

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Occasional6 obs.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

copper globe-mallow

Occasional6 obs.

Cysteodemus wislizeni

Occasional5 obs.

Lupinus havardii

Chisos bluebonnet

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus debilis

Green Toad

Rare4 obs.

Anaxyrus speciosus

Texas Toad

Rare4 obs.

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