Dalhart Municipal Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Dalhart Municipal Airport ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Hartley County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hartley County nearby has 61% more documented species, Dalhart Municipal Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 20 Hartley County County natural areas, placing it in the 30th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 20 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Hartley County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Very Common0.36 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.15 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Very Common0.13 obs.

Teucrium laciniatum

Very Common0.13 obs.

Rhus trilobata

Very Common0.13 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.13 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common0.13 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Common0.13 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Common0.13 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common0.13 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Common0.13 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Occasional0.13 obs.

Asclepias engelmanniana

Engelmann'S Milkweed

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional0.11 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Common Comandra

Occasional0.11 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

Copper Globe-Mallow

Occasional0.11 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Rare0.11 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Rare0.11 obs.

Eriogonum lachnogynum

Rare0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hartley County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-61% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Lake Rita Blanca Park

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-6% vs. current

Twisted Elms Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-3% vs. current

Hartley

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+650% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Rita Blanca Creek

Importance: 0.40

39 species

-23% vs. current

Swimming Pool Park

Importance: 0.40

32 species

-6% 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 Hartley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hartley County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-61% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Lake Rita Blanca Park

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-6% vs. current

Twisted Elms Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-3% vs. current

Hartley

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+650% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Rita Blanca Creek

Importance: 0.40

39 species

-23% vs. current

Swimming Pool Park

Importance: 0.40

32 species

-6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Very Common0.36 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.15 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Very Common0.13 obs.

Teucrium laciniatum

Very Common0.13 obs.

Rhus trilobata

Very Common0.13 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.13 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common0.13 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Common0.13 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Common0.13 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common0.13 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Common0.13 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Occasional0.13 obs.

Asclepias engelmanniana

Engelmann'S Milkweed

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional0.11 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Common Comandra

Occasional0.11 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

Copper Globe-Mallow

Occasional0.11 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Rare0.11 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Rare0.11 obs.

Eriogonum lachnogynum

Rare0.11 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 20 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Hartley County

-61% species diversity