Running Water Draw Regional Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Running Water Draw Regional Park ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Hale County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hale County nearby has 94% more documented species, Running Water Draw Regional Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 100 Hale County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hale County

-94% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Branta bernicla

Brant

Very Common1.33 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Very Common0.67 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.53 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.08 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hale County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hale County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-94% vs. current

Plainview

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-55% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+67% vs. current

Hale County Airport

in Plainview

Importance: 0.60

5 species

0% vs. current

Plainview

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+25% vs. current

Plainview Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

Abernathy

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

Plainview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 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 Hale County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hale County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hale County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-94% vs. current

Plainview

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-55% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+67% vs. current

Hale County Airport

in Plainview

Importance: 0.60

5 species

0% vs. current

Plainview

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+25% vs. current

Plainview Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

Abernathy

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

Plainview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Branta bernicla

Brant

Very Common1.33 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

Cackling Goose

Very Common0.67 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.53 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.08 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.03 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hale County

-94% species diversity