Lantern Rv & Cabins South Grounds

Ecosystem Overview

The Lantern Rv & Cabins South Grounds ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Gaines 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. While Gaines County nearby has 1% more documented species, Lantern Rv & Cabins South Grounds offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 100 Gaines County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 100 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Gaines County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Euphorbia hypericifolia

Graceful Sandmat

Very Common0.48 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.39 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Very Common0.39 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

Kisses

Very Common0.3 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Very Common0.3 obs.

Sonchus oleraceus

Pualele

Common0.25 obs.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Hairy-Pod Pepperwort

Common0.25 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Common0.25 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.25 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.25 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London Rocket

Common0.25 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Occasional0.25 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional0.16 obs.

Elymus elymoides

Squirreltail

Occasional0.11 obs.

Descurainia pinnata

Tansymustard

Occasional0.11 obs.

Allium drummondii

Occasional0.06 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

Ratany

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ibervillea lindheimeri

Rare0.06 obs.

Verbena plicata

Fan-Leaf Vervain

Rare0.06 obs.

Linum puberulum

Plains Flax

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gaines County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Gaines County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-1% vs. current

Seminole

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Gaines County Airport

Importance: 0.60

73 species

+5% vs. current

Seminole

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+381% vs. current

McMennis Farms

Importance: 0.50

63 species

+22% vs. current

Gaines County Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+381% vs. current

Rodeo Grounds

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+381% vs. current

Seminole Sports

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+381% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Euphorbia hypericifolia

Graceful Sandmat

Very Common0.48 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.39 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Very Common0.39 obs.

Oenothera suffulta

Kisses

Very Common0.3 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Very Common0.3 obs.

Sonchus oleraceus

Pualele

Common0.25 obs.

Lepidium lasiocarpum

Hairy-Pod Pepperwort

Common0.25 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Common0.25 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.25 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.25 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London Rocket

Common0.25 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas Stork'S-Bill

Occasional0.25 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional0.16 obs.

Elymus elymoides

Squirreltail

Occasional0.11 obs.

Descurainia pinnata

Tansymustard

Occasional0.11 obs.

Allium drummondii

Occasional0.06 obs.

Krameria lanceolata

Ratany

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ibervillea lindheimeri

Rare0.06 obs.

Verbena plicata

Fan-Leaf Vervain

Rare0.06 obs.

Linum puberulum

Plains Flax

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gaines County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Gaines County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-1% vs. current

Seminole

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Gaines County Airport

Importance: 0.60

73 species

+5% vs. current

Seminole

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+381% vs. current

McMennis Farms

Importance: 0.50

63 species

+22% vs. current

Gaines County Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+381% vs. current

Rodeo Grounds

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+381% vs. current

Seminole Sports

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+381% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 100 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Gaines County

-1% species diversity