Crane County Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Crane County Airport ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Crane County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crane County nearby has 82% more documented species, Crane County Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 32 Crane County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 32 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Crane County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.68 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Very Common0.52 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common0.51 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common0.51 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Very Common0.18 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Common0.16 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.08 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common0.08 obs.

Croton dioicus

Rosval

Common0.08 obs.

Tiquilia canescens

Hairy Tiquilia

Common0.08 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.08 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss Me Quick

Occasional0.08 obs.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Occasional0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crane County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crane County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-82% vs. current

Crane

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Crane

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+160% vs. current

Crane County Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

Crane County Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+160% vs. current

Crane County 4-h Extenion Service

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+160% vs. current

Pecos River

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-80% vs. current

Landreth Draw

Importance: 0.40

53 species

-75% 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 Crane County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.68 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Very Common0.52 obs.

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Very Common0.51 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Very Common0.51 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Very Common0.18 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Common0.16 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.08 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Common0.08 obs.

Croton dioicus

Rosval

Common0.08 obs.

Tiquilia canescens

Hairy Tiquilia

Common0.08 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.08 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss Me Quick

Occasional0.08 obs.

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Occasional0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crane County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crane County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-82% vs. current

Crane

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Crane

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+160% vs. current

Crane County Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

Crane County Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+160% vs. current

Crane County 4-h Extenion Service

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+160% vs. current

Pecos River

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-80% vs. current

Landreth Draw

Importance: 0.40

53 species

-75% 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 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 32 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Crane County

-82% species diversity