Reeves County

Ecosystem Overview

The Reeves County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Reeves 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 Pecos, Reeves County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Reeves County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pecos

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common177 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common23 obs.

Vachellia vernicosa

viscid acacia

Very Common13 obs.

Sidneya tenuifolia

Very Common11 obs.

Parthenium incanum

Very Common10 obs.

Condalia ericoides

Common9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common9 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common8 obs.

Peganum harmala

Harmal peganum

Common8 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Common7 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Common7 obs.

Tiquilia canescens

hairy tiquilia

Occasional7 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional6 obs.

Thymophylla acerosa

Occasional6 obs.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Occasional5 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Occasional5 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional5 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Rare5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare5 obs.

Gambusia nobilis

Pecos Gambusia

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Reeves County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pecos

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Balmorhea Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Balmorhea

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+1329% vs. current

San Solomon Springs

Importance: 0.12

7 species

+1329% vs. current

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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 Reeves County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Reeves County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pecos

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Balmorhea Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Balmorhea

Importance: 0.26

7 species

+1329% vs. current

San Solomon Springs

Importance: 0.12

7 species

+1329% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pecos

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common177 obs.

Yucca elata

soaptree yucca

Very Common23 obs.

Vachellia vernicosa

viscid acacia

Very Common13 obs.

Sidneya tenuifolia

Very Common11 obs.

Parthenium incanum

Very Common10 obs.

Condalia ericoides

Common9 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Common9 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common8 obs.

Peganum harmala

Harmal peganum

Common8 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Common7 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Common7 obs.

Tiquilia canescens

hairy tiquilia

Occasional7 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional6 obs.

Thymophylla acerosa

Occasional6 obs.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Occasional5 obs.

Senegalia greggii

catclaw acacia

Occasional5 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional5 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Rare5 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare5 obs.

Gambusia nobilis

Pecos Gambusia

Rare5 obs.

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