Jim Wells County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jim Wells County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Jim Wells 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 Alice, Jim Wells County hosts 117% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Jim Wells County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Alice

+117% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus speciosus

Texas Toad

Very Common12 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common12 obs.

Argia immunda

Kiowa Dancer

Very Common8 obs.

Enallagma novaehispaniae

Neotropical Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Scaphiopus couchii

Couch's Spadefoot Toad

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua rigidiseta

Texas grama

Common3 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common3 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common3 obs.

Vachellia rigidula

blackbush

Common3 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllogomphoides albrighti

Five-striped Leaftail

Occasional2 obs.

Scaphiopus hurterii

Hurter's spadefoot toad

Occasional2 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Occasional2 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare2 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jim Wells County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Alice

Importance: 0.40

46 species

+117% vs. current

Premont

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Orange Grove

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% 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 Jim Wells County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jim Wells County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Alice

Importance: 0.40

46 species

+117% vs. current

Premont

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Orange Grove

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Alice

+117% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus speciosus

Texas Toad

Very Common12 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common12 obs.

Argia immunda

Kiowa Dancer

Very Common8 obs.

Enallagma novaehispaniae

Neotropical Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Scaphiopus couchii

Couch's Spadefoot Toad

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua rigidiseta

Texas grama

Common3 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Common3 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common3 obs.

Vachellia rigidula

blackbush

Common3 obs.

Diospyros texana

Texas persimmon

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllogomphoides albrighti

Five-striped Leaftail

Occasional2 obs.

Scaphiopus hurterii

Hurter's spadefoot toad

Occasional2 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray wall jumper

Occasional2 obs.

Neoscona oaxacensis

Western spotted orbweaver

Occasional2 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare2 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare2 obs.

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