Lake Ransom Canyon

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Ransom Canyon ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Lubbock County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lubbock nearby has 90% more documented species, Lake Ransom Canyon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 13 Lubbock County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 13 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Lubbock

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo albonotatus

Zone-tailed hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Epitheca petechialis

Dot-winged Baskettail

Very Common1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common1 obs.

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franklin's Gull

Common1 obs.

Cerceris bicornuta

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-90% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 6

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-88% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-29% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-90% vs. current

Slaton

Importance: 0.30

17 species

-41% vs. current

Shallowater

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+400% 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 Lubbock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-90% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 6

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-88% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-29% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-90% vs. current

Slaton

Importance: 0.30

17 species

-41% vs. current

Shallowater

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+400% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 13 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Lubbock

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo albonotatus

Zone-tailed hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Epitheca petechialis

Dot-winged Baskettail

Very Common1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common1 obs.

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franklin's Gull

Common1 obs.

Cerceris bicornuta

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

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