Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Potter County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Potter County nearby has 87% more documented species, Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Potter County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Very Common0.78 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common0.66 obs.

Solanum triflorum

Small Nightshade

Very Common0.49 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Very Common0.48 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.45 obs.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Common0.18 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Common0.04 obs.

Salvia reflexa

Mintweed

Common0.01 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Common0.01 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Potter County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Potter County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-87% vs. current

Bishop Hills

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-85% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-44% vs. current

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Importance: 0.60

45 species

-78% vs. current

Ross Rogers Public Golf Course

in Amarillo

Importance: 0.60

23 species

-57% vs. current

Thompson Park

in Amarillo

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-55% vs. current

Texaco Refinery Site

in Amarillo

Importance: 0.60

20 species

-50% 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 Potter County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Potter County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Potter County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-87% vs. current

Bishop Hills

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-85% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-44% vs. current

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Importance: 0.60

45 species

-78% vs. current

Ross Rogers Public Golf Course

in Amarillo

Importance: 0.60

23 species

-57% vs. current

Thompson Park

in Amarillo

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-55% vs. current

Texaco Refinery Site

in Amarillo

Importance: 0.60

20 species

-50% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Very Common0.78 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common0.66 obs.

Solanum triflorum

Small Nightshade

Very Common0.49 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Very Common0.48 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.45 obs.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Common0.18 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Common0.04 obs.

Salvia reflexa

Mintweed

Common0.01 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Common0.01 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.01 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Potter County

-87% species diversity