Ward County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ward County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Ward 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 Soda Lake, Ward County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Ward 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. Soda Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Penstemon ambiguus

bush penstemon

Very Common13 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Very Common13 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Very Common11 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common10 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Very Common10 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Common8 obs.

Asclepias arenaria

Common7 obs.

Epixiphium wislizeni

Common7 obs.

Phacelia integrifolia

Common7 obs.

Abronia fragrans

fragrant sand-verbena

Common7 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Common6 obs.

Penstemon buckleyi

Buckley's penstemon

Occasional6 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Occasional6 obs.

Euploca convolvulacea

bindweed heliotrope

Occasional6 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Occasional5 obs.

Aspidoscelis marmoratus

Western Marbled Whiptail [marmorata]

Occasional5 obs.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Occasional5 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Rare5 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

annual wild buckwheat

Rare5 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ward County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% 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 Ward County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ward County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.23

4 species

+2400% 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. Soda Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Penstemon ambiguus

bush penstemon

Very Common13 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Very Common13 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Very Common11 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common10 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Very Common10 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Common8 obs.

Asclepias arenaria

Common7 obs.

Epixiphium wislizeni

Common7 obs.

Phacelia integrifolia

Common7 obs.

Abronia fragrans

fragrant sand-verbena

Common7 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Common6 obs.

Penstemon buckleyi

Buckley's penstemon

Occasional6 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Occasional6 obs.

Euploca convolvulacea

bindweed heliotrope

Occasional6 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Occasional5 obs.

Aspidoscelis marmoratus

Western Marbled Whiptail [marmorata]

Occasional5 obs.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Occasional5 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Rare5 obs.

Eriogonum annuum

annual wild buckwheat

Rare5 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Rare4 obs.

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