Rodeo Grounds

Ecosystem Overview

The Rodeo Grounds ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Gaines County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gaines County nearby has 79% more documented species, Rodeo Grounds offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #90 for species diversity among 100 Gaines County County natural areas, placing it in the 10th 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Gaines County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Euphorbia hypericifolia

Graceful Sandmat

Very Common0.72 obs.

Sonchus oleraceus

Pualele

Very Common0.42 obs.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Hairy-Pod Pepperwort

Very Common0.42 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Very Common0.42 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Very Common0.42 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.42 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London Rocket

Common0.42 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

Kisses

Common0.41 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.41 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Common0.41 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Common0.35 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Occasional0.35 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.17 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.16 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Occasional0.16 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gaines County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Gaines County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-79% vs. current

Seminole

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Gaines County Airport

Importance: 0.60

73 species

-78% vs. current

Seminole

Importance: 0.60

16 species

0% vs. current

Lantern Rv & Cabins South Grounds

Importance: 0.50

77 species

-79% vs. current

McMennis Farms

Importance: 0.50

63 species

-75% vs. current

Gaines County Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% vs. current

Seminole Sports

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% 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 Gaines County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gaines County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Gaines County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-79% vs. current

Seminole

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Gaines County Airport

Importance: 0.60

73 species

-78% vs. current

Seminole

Importance: 0.60

16 species

0% vs. current

Lantern Rv & Cabins South Grounds

Importance: 0.50

77 species

-79% vs. current

McMennis Farms

Importance: 0.50

63 species

-75% vs. current

Gaines County Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% vs. current

Seminole Sports

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Euphorbia hypericifolia

Graceful Sandmat

Very Common0.72 obs.

Sonchus oleraceus

Pualele

Very Common0.42 obs.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Hairy-Pod Pepperwort

Very Common0.42 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Very Common0.42 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Very Common0.42 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.42 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London Rocket

Common0.42 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

Kisses

Common0.41 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.41 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Common0.41 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Common0.35 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Occasional0.35 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.17 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.16 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Occasional0.16 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.16 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Gaines County

-79% species diversity