Crane County

Ecosystem Overview

The Crane County ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Crane County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Crane, Crane County hosts 2200% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Crane County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Crane

+2200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Salvia whitehousei

Very Common4 obs.

Stenandrium barbatum

Very Common4 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Very Common2 obs.

Coryphantha echinus

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia acuta

Common2 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Common2 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Common2 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Common2 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common2 obs.

Boerhavia linearifolia

Common2 obs.

Buddleja scordioides

Occasional2 obs.

Abronia fragrans

fragrant sand-verbena

Occasional2 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Allium drummondii

Occasional1 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Rare1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Crane County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crane

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+2200% 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 Crane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Crane County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crane

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+2200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Crane

+2200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Salvia whitehousei

Very Common4 obs.

Stenandrium barbatum

Very Common4 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Very Common2 obs.

Coryphantha echinus

Very Common2 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia acuta

Common2 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Common2 obs.

Quercus havardii

Harvard Oak

Common2 obs.

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Common2 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common2 obs.

Boerhavia linearifolia

Common2 obs.

Buddleja scordioides

Occasional2 obs.

Abronia fragrans

fragrant sand-verbena

Occasional2 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas bull-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Allium drummondii

Occasional1 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Rare1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Rare1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare1 obs.

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