West Odessa

Ecosystem Overview

The West Odessa ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Ector County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ector County nearby has 92% more documented species, West Odessa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Ector County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.44 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Very Common0.38 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common0.27 obs.

Nyctaginia capitata

Very Common0.26 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common0.23 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ector County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ector County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-92% vs. current

Yarbrough & Allen Oil Field

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

West Odessa

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-92% vs. current

Odessa

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-89% vs. current

Downtown

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-92% vs. current

Ratliff Ranch Golf Links

in Odessa

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-89% vs. current

Odessa-schlemeyer Field Airport

Importance: 0.60

52 species

-88% vs. current

Walmart Sam's Club Center

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-92% 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 Ector County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ector County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ector County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-92% vs. current

Yarbrough & Allen Oil Field

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

West Odessa

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-92% vs. current

Odessa

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-89% vs. current

Downtown

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-92% vs. current

Ratliff Ranch Golf Links

in Odessa

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-89% vs. current

Odessa-schlemeyer Field Airport

Importance: 0.60

52 species

-88% vs. current

Walmart Sam's Club Center

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-92% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.44 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Very Common0.38 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common0.27 obs.

Nyctaginia capitata

Very Common0.26 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common0.23 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

Horehound

Common0.06 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Ector County

-92% species diversity