Midland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Midland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Midland 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 Nueva Vista Pond, Midland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Midland County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Nueva Vista Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Very Common21 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Very Common19 obs.

Centaurea melitensis

Maltese star-thistle

Very Common18 obs.

Aspidoscelis tesselatus

Diploid Checkered Whiptail

Very Common17 obs.

Nama hispida

bristly nama

Very Common17 obs.

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese pistache

Common15 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Common15 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common13 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common13 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Common13 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Common13 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Occasional12 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional12 obs.

Sonchus oleraceus

smooth sow thistle

Occasional12 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional12 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Occasional12 obs.

Tomostima cuneifolia

Occasional12 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Rare11 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Rare11 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Midland County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Welch

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Welch Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

The Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

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 Midland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Midland County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Welch

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Welch Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

The Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

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

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Nueva Vista Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Very Common21 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Very Common19 obs.

Centaurea melitensis

Maltese star-thistle

Very Common18 obs.

Aspidoscelis tesselatus

Diploid Checkered Whiptail

Very Common17 obs.

Nama hispida

bristly nama

Very Common17 obs.

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese pistache

Common15 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Common15 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common13 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common13 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

spiny ironplant

Common13 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka daisy

Common13 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

side-cluster milkweed

Occasional12 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional12 obs.

Sonchus oleraceus

smooth sow thistle

Occasional12 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional12 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Occasional12 obs.

Tomostima cuneifolia

Occasional12 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

red false mallow

Rare11 obs.

Amblyolepis setigera

Rare11 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare11 obs.

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