Wichita County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wichita County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Wichita 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 Wichita Falls, Wichita County hosts 59% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Wichita County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita Falls

+59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common4 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Common3 obs.

Hordeum murinum

wall barley

Common3 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Common3 obs.

Hordeum pusillum

Little Barley

Common2 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Common2 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional2 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Garlic

Occasional2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional2 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes apachus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.51

63 species

+59% vs. current

North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Burkburnett

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Iowa Park

Importance: 0.26

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 Wichita County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.51

63 species

+59% vs. current

North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Burkburnett

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Iowa Park

Importance: 0.26

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita Falls

+59% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common4 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

buffalo grass

Common3 obs.

Hordeum murinum

wall barley

Common3 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Common3 obs.

Hordeum pusillum

Little Barley

Common2 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Common2 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional2 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Garlic

Occasional2 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional2 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes apachus

Rare2 obs.

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