Comanche County

Ecosystem Overview

The Comanche County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Comanche 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 Proctor Lake, Comanche County hosts 117% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Comanche County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Proctor Lake

+117% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Penstemon guadalupensis

Very Common16 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Very Common8 obs.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina anemone

Very Common7 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Very Common5 obs.

Tomostima reptans

Carolina draba

Very Common5 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Common5 obs.

Oenothera capillifolia

Common4 obs.

Abdra brachycarpa

Common4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common3 obs.

Zelus cervicalis

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Occasional3 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Occasional3 obs.

Stillingia texana

Texas toothleaf

Occasional3 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja purpurea

purple paintbrush

Rare3 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Rare3 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Proctor Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

+117% 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 Comanche County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Proctor Lake

Importance: 0.35

46 species

+117% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Proctor Lake

+117% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Penstemon guadalupensis

Very Common16 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Very Common8 obs.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina anemone

Very Common7 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Very Common5 obs.

Tomostima reptans

Carolina draba

Very Common5 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

yellow gromwell

Common5 obs.

Oenothera capillifolia

Common4 obs.

Abdra brachycarpa

Common4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Common3 obs.

Zelus cervicalis

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Occasional3 obs.

Lindheimera texana

Occasional3 obs.

Stillingia texana

Texas toothleaf

Occasional3 obs.

Pediomelum cuspidatum

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja purpurea

purple paintbrush

Rare3 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Rare3 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Rare3 obs.

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