Winters

Ecosystem Overview

The Winters ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Runnels County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Runnels County nearby has 68% more documented species, Winters offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 85 Runnels County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 85 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Runnels County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Very Common3 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Very Common1.67 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

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Micropterus floridanus

Common1 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Common1 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Common1 obs.

Tadarida brasiliensis

Mexican Free-Tailed Bat

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional1 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Occasional1 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual Bastardcabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Schinia tertia

Occasional0.98 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional0.35 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional0.34 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Rare0.34 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Rare0.34 obs.

Dyschoriste linearis

Rare0.34 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Runnels County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Runnels County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-68% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-56% vs. current

Miles

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+229% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.60

43 species

-47% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+109% vs. current

Ballinger Country Club

Importance: 0.50

47 species

-51% vs. current

Evergreen Cemetery

in Ballinger

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-50% vs. current

City Park

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-48% 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 Runnels County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Very Common3 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Very Common1.67 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common1 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

No image

Micropterus floridanus

Common1 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Common1 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Common1 obs.

Tadarida brasiliensis

Mexican Free-Tailed Bat

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional1 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Occasional1 obs.

Rapistrum rugosum

Annual Bastardcabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Schinia tertia

Occasional0.98 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional0.35 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional0.34 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Rare0.34 obs.

Croton pottsii

Leatherweed

Rare0.34 obs.

Dyschoriste linearis

Rare0.34 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Runnels County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Runnels County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-68% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-56% vs. current

Miles

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+229% vs. current

Ballinger

Importance: 0.60

43 species

-47% vs. current

Winters

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+109% vs. current

Ballinger Country Club

Importance: 0.50

47 species

-51% vs. current

Evergreen Cemetery

in Ballinger

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-50% vs. current

City Park

Importance: 0.50

44 species

-48% 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 85 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Runnels County

-68% species diversity