Ector County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ector County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Ector 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 UTPB Duck Pond, Ector County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Ector County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. UTPB Duck Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common5 obs.

Nama hispida

bristly nama

Very Common4 obs.

Plantago rhodosperma

Very Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common4 obs.

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Malvella sagittifolia

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia acuta

Common3 obs.

Croton dioicus

grassland croton

Common3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional3 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Eragrostis lehmanniana

Lehmann lovegrass

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Euphorbia chaetocalyx

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia popei

Rare2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Longnose Snake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ector County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Odessa Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ector County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Odessa Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. UTPB Duck Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common6 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common5 obs.

Nama hispida

bristly nama

Very Common4 obs.

Plantago rhodosperma

Very Common4 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common4 obs.

No image

Malvella sagittifolia

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia acuta

Common3 obs.

Croton dioicus

grassland croton

Common3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common3 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional3 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Eragrostis lehmanniana

Lehmann lovegrass

Occasional3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Euphorbia chaetocalyx

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia popei

Rare2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Longnose Snake

Rare2 obs.

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