Dimmit County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dimmit County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Dimmit 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 Ward Lake, Dimmit County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Dimmit 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. Ward Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eubolina impartialis

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common5 obs.

Hileithia magualis

Very Common4 obs.

Metaponpneumata rogenhoferi

Very Common3 obs.

Hyalymenus tarsatus

Very Common3 obs.

Melipotis jucunda

Common3 obs.

Pyrausta pseudonythesalis

Common3 obs.

Chararica hystriculella

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua hirsuta

hairy grama

Common3 obs.

Lobocleta peralbata

Common3 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Common3 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Celtis pallida

spiny hackberry

Occasional3 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional3 obs.

Vachellia rigidula

blackbush

Occasional3 obs.

Friseria acaciella

Occasional3 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Occasional3 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dimmit County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Asherton

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% 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 Dimmit County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dimmit County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Asherton

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% 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. Ward Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eubolina impartialis

Very Common5 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common5 obs.

Hileithia magualis

Very Common4 obs.

Metaponpneumata rogenhoferi

Very Common3 obs.

Hyalymenus tarsatus

Very Common3 obs.

Melipotis jucunda

Common3 obs.

Pyrausta pseudonythesalis

Common3 obs.

Chararica hystriculella

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua hirsuta

hairy grama

Common3 obs.

Lobocleta peralbata

Common3 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Common3 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Celtis pallida

spiny hackberry

Occasional3 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional3 obs.

Vachellia rigidula

blackbush

Occasional3 obs.

Friseria acaciella

Occasional3 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Occasional3 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Rare3 obs.

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