Upton County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Upton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Upton 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 Rankin, Upton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Upton County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Rankin

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Giliastrum acerosum

bluebowls

Very Common5 obs.

Phacelia popei

Very Common5 obs.

Euphorbia lata

hoary euphorbia

Very Common5 obs.

Bernardia obovata

Very Common4 obs.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common4 obs.

Diaperia verna

spring rabbit-tobacco

Common3 obs.

Plantago hookeriana

Common3 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Common3 obs.

Senna pumilio

Common3 obs.

Echinocereus stramineus

Common3 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Common2 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas stork's-bill

Occasional2 obs.

Ammoselinum popei

Occasional2 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Occasional2 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American basket-flower

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenium incanum

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia acuta

Rare2 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Rare2 obs.

Linum puberulum

plains flax

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Rankin

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Giliastrum acerosum

bluebowls

Very Common5 obs.

Phacelia popei

Very Common5 obs.

Euphorbia lata

hoary euphorbia

Very Common5 obs.

Bernardia obovata

Very Common4 obs.

Paronychia jamesii

Very Common4 obs.

Diaperia verna

spring rabbit-tobacco

Common3 obs.

Plantago hookeriana

Common3 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Common3 obs.

Senna pumilio

Common3 obs.

Echinocereus stramineus

Common3 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Common2 obs.

Quincula lobata

purple-ground-cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas stork's-bill

Occasional2 obs.

Ammoselinum popei

Occasional2 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Occasional2 obs.

Plectocephalus americanus

American basket-flower

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenium incanum

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia acuta

Rare2 obs.

Koeberlinia spinosa

Rare2 obs.

Linum puberulum

plains flax

Rare2 obs.

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