Welch Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Welch Pond ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Midland County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby UTPB CEED Pond, Welch Pond hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Midland County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

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Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. UTPB CEED Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-94%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Midland County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Welch

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-96% vs. current

The Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+100% vs. current

Midland County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-96% 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

Species Count

-94%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Midland County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Welch

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-96% vs. current

The Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+100% vs. current

Midland County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-96% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. UTPB CEED Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common1 obs.

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