Andrews

Ecosystem Overview

The Andrews ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Andrews County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shafter Lake, Andrews hosts 650% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Andrews County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Shafter Lake

+650% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common1 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

vine-sorrel

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common1 obs.

Plantago hookeriana

Common1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common1 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum murinum

wall barley

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Andrews County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shafter Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Andrews County

Importance: 0.30

94 species

-84% 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 Andrews County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Andrews County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shafter Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Andrews County

Importance: 0.30

94 species

-84% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Shafter Lake

+650% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common1 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

vine-sorrel

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common1 obs.

Plantago hookeriana

Common1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common1 obs.

Callipepla squamata

Scaled Quail

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum murinum

wall barley

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

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