Odessa

Ecosystem Overview

The Odessa ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Texas nearby has 11% more documented species, Odessa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #360 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#360

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#360 of 1361 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common5 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Very Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common4 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common2 obs.

Croton dioicus

grassland croton

Common2 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Occasional2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-11% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-11% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-11% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-11% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-11% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-11% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-11% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+3% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-11% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-11% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-11% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-11% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-11% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-11% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-11% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+3% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#360

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#360 of 1361 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

-11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common5 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Very Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common4 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common2 obs.

Croton dioicus

grassland croton

Common2 obs.

Clematis drummondii

old-man's-beard

Occasional2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional2 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare2 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Rare2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

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