Glenrio

Ecosystem Overview

The Glenrio ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Deaf Smith County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Deaf Smith County nearby has 82% more documented species, Glenrio offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 49 Deaf Smith County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 49 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Deaf Smith County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common1.83 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Very Common1.19 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Very Common1.18 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.62 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.62 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common0.62 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common0.62 obs.

Thelesperma filifolium

Stiff Greenthread

Common0.61 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.61 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Common0.61 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas Blueweed

Common0.61 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Occasional0.57 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional0.53 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Deaf Smith County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Deaf Smith County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Hereford

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Hereford

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+367% vs. current

John Pitman Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+600% vs. current

John Pitman Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+600% vs. current

West Park Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+600% vs. current

Veterans Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+600% vs. current

Ford

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1300% 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 Deaf Smith County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Deaf Smith County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Deaf Smith County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-82% vs. current

Hereford

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Hereford

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+367% vs. current

John Pitman Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+600% vs. current

John Pitman Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+600% vs. current

West Park Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+600% vs. current

Veterans Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+600% vs. current

Ford

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1300% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 49 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Deaf Smith County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common1.83 obs.

Chamaesaracha coniodes

Very Common1.19 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Very Common1.18 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.62 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.62 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common0.62 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common0.62 obs.

Thelesperma filifolium

Stiff Greenthread

Common0.61 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.61 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Common0.61 obs.

Helianthus ciliaris

Texas Blueweed

Common0.61 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Occasional0.57 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Occasional0.53 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional0.21 obs.

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