Runnels County

Ecosystem Overview

The Runnels County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Runnels 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 Lake Winters, Runnels County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Runnels County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Winters

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

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

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Very Common4 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Very Common3 obs.

Penstemon cobaea

Very Common3 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Very Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common2 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common2 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

hoary golden-aster

Common2 obs.

Stillingia texana

Texas toothleaf

Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common2 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Occasional2 obs.

Dyschoriste linearis

Occasional2 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional2 obs.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Occasional2 obs.

Sida abutilifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Occasional2 obs.

Omorgus suberosus

Rare1 obs.

Phanaeus difformis

Rare1 obs.

Asphaera lustrans

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Runnels County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Runnels County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Runnels County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ballinger City Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.24

9 species

+1011% 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 Runnels County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Runnels County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ballinger City Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.24

9 species

+1011% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Winters

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual bastardcabbage

Very Common4 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Very Common3 obs.

Penstemon cobaea

Very Common3 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Very Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common2 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common2 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

hoary golden-aster

Common2 obs.

Stillingia texana

Texas toothleaf

Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common2 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Occasional2 obs.

Dyschoriste linearis

Occasional2 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional2 obs.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Occasional2 obs.

Sida abutilifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

joint-fir

Occasional2 obs.

Omorgus suberosus

Rare1 obs.

Phanaeus difformis

Rare1 obs.

Asphaera lustrans

Rare1 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.