Sheppard Air Force Base Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Sheppard Air Force Base ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Wichita County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wichita County, Sheppard Air Force Base hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #74 for species diversity among 100 Wichita County County natural areas, placing it in the 26th 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

#74

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#74 of 100 locations

26th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.71 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2.99 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common2.72 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common2.34 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common2.19 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common2.1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Eselhase

Common2 obs.

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Prosopis glandulosa

Mesquite

Common1.9 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1.78 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1.74 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common1.49 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Occasional1.39 obs.

Hordeum murinum

Mouse Barley

Occasional1.35 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1.28 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Occasional1.26 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Occasional1.2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional1.15 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Rare1.13 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare1.11 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+4% vs. current

Iowa Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+7% vs. current

Burkburnett

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.71 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2.99 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common2.72 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Very Common2.34 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common2.19 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common2.1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Eselhase

Common2 obs.

No image

Prosopis glandulosa

Mesquite

Common1.9 obs.

Rivina humilis

Rougeplant

Common1.78 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1.74 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common1.49 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Occasional1.39 obs.

Hordeum murinum

Mouse Barley

Occasional1.35 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1.28 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Occasional1.26 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Occasional1.2 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional1.15 obs.

Bowlesia incana

Rare1.13 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare1.11 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Rare1 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

#74

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#74 of 100 locations

26th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita County

+4% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+4% vs. current

Iowa Park

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+7% vs. current

Burkburnett

71 species

+10% vs. current

Wichita Falls

Importance: 0.70

70 species

+11% vs. current

Cashion Community

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+311% vs. current

Pleasant Valley

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+457% vs. current

Electra

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1460% 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 Wichita County County.