Lake Theo

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Theo ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Briscoe 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 Silverton, Lake Theo hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Briscoe 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Silverton

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common13 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Very Common10 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Very Common9 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common9 obs.

Campylacantha olivacea

Very Common9 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common8 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common8 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common7 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common7 obs.

Hesperotettix speciosus

Common6 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Common6 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional6 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional6 obs.

Phidippus texanus

Occasional6 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional5 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional5 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional5 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare5 obs.

Polistes apachus

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Briscoe County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Silverton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Briscoe County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Quitaque

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 Briscoe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Briscoe County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Silverton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Briscoe County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Quitaque

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Silverton

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common13 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Very Common10 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Very Common9 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common9 obs.

Campylacantha olivacea

Very Common9 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common8 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common8 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common7 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common7 obs.

Hesperotettix speciosus

Common6 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Common6 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional6 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional6 obs.

Phidippus texanus

Occasional6 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional5 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional5 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional5 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare5 obs.

Polistes apachus

Rare5 obs.

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