Possum Kingdom State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Possum Kingdom State Park ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Palo Pinto County, Possum Kingdom State Park hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 100 Palo Pinto County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Palo Pinto County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace Veneer Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Cabbage Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Pinaropappus roseus

Rock-Lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown Dung Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Tripudia quadrifera

Very Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common3 obs.

Maliattha concinnimacula

Red-Spotted Glyph

Common3 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Common3 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common3 obs.

Zale calycanthata

Double-Banded Zale

Common3 obs.

Elaphria festivoides

Festive Midget

Common3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Occasional3 obs.

Bulia deducta

Occasional3 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Ashy Gray Lady Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Occasional3 obs.

Isturgia dislocaria

Pale-Viened Enconista

Rare3 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Rare3 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palo Pinto County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Palo Pinto County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+7% vs. current

Strawn

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Graford

Importance: 0.70

31 species

+158% vs. current

Gordon

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+208% vs. current

Mingus

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Mineral Wells

Importance: 0.60

79 species

+1% vs. current

Camp Grady Spruce

in Graford

Importance: 0.60

67 species

+19% vs. current

Camp Constantin

in Graford

Importance: 0.60

53 species

+51% 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 Palo Pinto County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Palo Pinto County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Palo Pinto County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+7% vs. current

Strawn

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Graford

Importance: 0.70

31 species

+158% vs. current

Gordon

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+208% vs. current

Mingus

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+567% vs. current

Mineral Wells

Importance: 0.60

79 species

+1% vs. current

Camp Grady Spruce

in Graford

Importance: 0.60

67 species

+19% vs. current

Camp Constantin

in Graford

Importance: 0.60

53 species

+51% 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Palo Pinto County

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace Veneer Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Cabbage Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Pinaropappus roseus

Rock-Lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown Dung Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Tripudia quadrifera

Very Common3 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common3 obs.

Maliattha concinnimacula

Red-Spotted Glyph

Common3 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Common3 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Common3 obs.

Zale calycanthata

Double-Banded Zale

Common3 obs.

Elaphria festivoides

Festive Midget

Common3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Occasional3 obs.

Bulia deducta

Occasional3 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Ashy Gray Lady Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Occasional3 obs.

Isturgia dislocaria

Pale-Viened Enconista

Rare3 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Rare3 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Rare3 obs.

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