Sutton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sutton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Sutton 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 Sonora, Sutton County hosts 108% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Sutton County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Sonora

+108% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Yucca reverchonii

San Angelo yucca

Very Common65 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Very Common23 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common21 obs.

Quercus vaseyana

Shin Oak

Very Common13 obs.

Coryphantha echinus

Very Common13 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common12 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Common10 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Common10 obs.

Salvia farinacea

blue sage

Common9 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Common9 obs.

Ipomoea lindheimeri

Common9 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Occasional8 obs.

Disakisperma dubium

green sprangletop

Occasional8 obs.

Abutilon fruticosum

Occasional7 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Occasional7 obs.

Simsia calva

bush-sunflower

Rare6 obs.

Senegalia roemeriana

Roemer's Acacia

Rare6 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Sutton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sonora

Importance: 0.39

48 species

+108% 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 Sutton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Sutton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sonora

Importance: 0.39

48 species

+108% 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. Sonora

+108% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Yucca reverchonii

San Angelo yucca

Very Common65 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Very Common23 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common21 obs.

Quercus vaseyana

Shin Oak

Very Common13 obs.

Coryphantha echinus

Very Common13 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common12 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Common10 obs.

Senna roemeriana

Common10 obs.

Salvia farinacea

blue sage

Common9 obs.

Celtis reticulata

netleaf hackberry

Common9 obs.

Ipomoea lindheimeri

Common9 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Occasional8 obs.

Disakisperma dubium

green sprangletop

Occasional8 obs.

Abutilon fruticosum

Occasional7 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Occasional7 obs.

Simsia calva

bush-sunflower

Rare6 obs.

Senegalia roemeriana

Roemer's Acacia

Rare6 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Rare5 obs.

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