Irion County

Ecosystem Overview

The Irion County ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Irion County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mertzon, Irion County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Irion 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Mertzon

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia wrightii

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia lata

hoary euphorbia

Very Common2 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Very Common2 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Common2 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas nightshade

Common2 obs.

Funastrum crispum

Common2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common1 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Tropidosteptes quercicola

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Kricogonia lyside

Lyside Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mertzon

Importance: 0.42

12 species

+400% 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 Irion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mertzon

Importance: 0.42

12 species

+400% 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Mertzon

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Euphorbia fendleri

Fendler's euphorbia

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia wrightii

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia lata

hoary euphorbia

Very Common2 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Very Common2 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Common2 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas nightshade

Common2 obs.

Funastrum crispum

Common2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common1 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Tropidosteptes quercicola

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Kricogonia lyside

Lyside Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Rare1 obs.

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