Palo Pinto County

Ecosystem Overview

The Palo Pinto County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir, Palo Pinto County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Palo Pinto 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. Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common16 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common10 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common10 obs.

Yucca pallida

Pale Leaf Yucca

Very Common9 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Very Common8 obs.

Bulia deducta

Common8 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common8 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common8 obs.

Cisthene tenuifascia

Common8 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Common7 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Occasional7 obs.

Tripudia quadrifera

Occasional7 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional7 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Occasional7 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional6 obs.

Ululodes macleayanus

Rare6 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Rare6 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Palo Pinto County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Graford

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Strawn

Importance: 0.23

9 species

+1011% vs. current

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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 Palo Pinto County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Palo Pinto County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Tucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Graford

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Strawn

Importance: 0.23

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 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. Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

slender-stem cactus

Very Common16 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common10 obs.

Juniperus ashei

Mexican-cedar

Very Common10 obs.

Yucca pallida

Pale Leaf Yucca

Very Common9 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Very Common8 obs.

Bulia deducta

Common8 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common8 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common8 obs.

Cisthene tenuifascia

Common8 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Common7 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional7 obs.

Synchlora frondaria

Southern Emerald

Occasional7 obs.

Tripudia quadrifera

Occasional7 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional7 obs.

Melipotis indomita

Occasional7 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional6 obs.

Ululodes macleayanus

Rare6 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace veneer moth

Rare6 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Rare6 obs.

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