Kinney County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kinney County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Kinney 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 Brackettville, Kinney County hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Kinney 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. Brackettville

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Very Common15 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common9 obs.

Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas silverleaf

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus remota

Texas Pinyon Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common8 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Common7 obs.

Vireo atricapilla

Black-capped Vireo

Common7 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common7 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional6 obs.

Melozone fusca

canyon towhee

Occasional6 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Occasional6 obs.

Passerina versicolor

Varied Bunting

Occasional6 obs.

Karwinskia humboldtiana

Occasional6 obs.

Senegalia berlandieri

Berlandier acacia

Occasional6 obs.

Aloysia gratissima

common bee-brush

Rare6 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Rare6 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kinney County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brackettville

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1150% 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 Kinney County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kinney County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brackettville

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1150% 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. Brackettville

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Very Common15 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common9 obs.

Leucophyllum frutescens

Texas silverleaf

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus remota

Texas Pinyon Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Common8 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Common7 obs.

Vireo atricapilla

Black-capped Vireo

Common7 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common7 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common6 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional6 obs.

Melozone fusca

canyon towhee

Occasional6 obs.

Agave lechuguilla

Tampico fiber

Occasional6 obs.

Passerina versicolor

Varied Bunting

Occasional6 obs.

Karwinskia humboldtiana

Occasional6 obs.

Senegalia berlandieri

Berlandier acacia

Occasional6 obs.

Aloysia gratissima

common bee-brush

Rare6 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Rare6 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare6 obs.

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