Throckmorton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Throckmorton County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Throckmorton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Woodson, Throckmorton County hosts 1500% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 45 Throckmorton County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 45 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodson

+1500% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Very Common5 obs.

Campylacantha olivacea

Very Common5 obs.

Phidippus texanus

Very Common5 obs.

Encoptolophus costalis

Dusky Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Common4 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common4 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Common4 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common4 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Common4 obs.

Aphodius pedellus

Common Dung Beetle

Common4 obs.

Hogna antelucana

Occasional3.71 obs.

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Micropterus floridanus

Occasional3.65 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

Armyworm

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus speciosus

Texas Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Rare3 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Rare3 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Throckmorton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Throckmorton

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Woodson

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Throckmorton

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+567% vs. current

Woodson

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Gentry Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Hayford Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Reynolds Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Paint Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% 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 Throckmorton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Throckmorton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Throckmorton

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Woodson

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Throckmorton

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+567% vs. current

Woodson

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Gentry Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Hayford Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Reynolds Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Paint Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Very Common5 obs.

Campylacantha olivacea

Very Common5 obs.

Phidippus texanus

Very Common5 obs.

Encoptolophus costalis

Dusky Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Common4 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common4 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Common4 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common4 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Common4 obs.

Aphodius pedellus

Common Dung Beetle

Common4 obs.

Hogna antelucana

Occasional3.71 obs.

No image

Micropterus floridanus

Occasional3.65 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

Armyworm

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus speciosus

Texas Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Rare3 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Rare3 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Rare3 obs.

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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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 45 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodson

+1500% species diversity