Lake O. H. Ivie

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake O. H. Ivie ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Concho County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Concho County nearby has 63% more documented species, Lake O. H. Ivie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 33 Concho County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 33 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Concho County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Very Common0.24 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common0.23 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Very Common0.21 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Very Common0.15 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Very Common0.12 obs.

Burnsius philetas

Common0.12 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

Curve-Billed Thrasher

Common0.12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.12 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common0.12 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Common0.12 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Common0.12 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Occasional0.12 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional0.12 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cicindela tenuisignata

Occasional0.11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.11 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare0.11 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare0.11 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Gulf Coast Toad

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Concho County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Concho County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-63% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-18% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+17% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+65% vs. current

Concho Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-12% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+65% vs. current

Eden Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+65% vs. current

Pasche

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1300% 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 Concho County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Concho County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Concho County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-63% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-18% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+17% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+65% vs. current

Concho Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-12% vs. current

Paint Rock

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+65% vs. current

Eden Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+65% vs. current

Pasche

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Very Common0.24 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Very Common0.23 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Very Common0.21 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Very Common0.15 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Very Common0.12 obs.

Burnsius philetas

Common0.12 obs.

Toxostoma curvirostre

Curve-Billed Thrasher

Common0.12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.12 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common0.12 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Common0.12 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Common0.12 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Occasional0.12 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional0.12 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cicindela tenuisignata

Occasional0.11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.11 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare0.11 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare0.11 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Gulf Coast Toad

Rare0.1 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 33 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Concho County

-63% species diversity