Vernon City Park / Orbison Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Vernon City Park / Orbison Park ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger County nearby has 86% more documented species, Vernon City Park / Orbison Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 44 Wilbarger County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 44 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 44 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilbarger County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.63 obs.

Chlorion aerarium

Aphid Wasp

Very Common0.35 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Very Common0.33 obs.

Derobrachus hovorei

Very Common0.33 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common0.25 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Red Bee

Common0.19 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common0.19 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common0.19 obs.

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Cocculus carolinus

Carolina Moonseed

Common0.16 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilbarger County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilbarger County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-86% vs. current

Vernon

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-61% vs. current

Vernon

Importance: 0.60

11 species

0% vs. current

Hillcrest Country Club

in Vernon

Importance: 0.50

12 species

-8% vs. current

Oklaunion

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+175% vs. current

Tolbert

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+267% vs. current

Odell

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Harrold

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1000% 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 Wilbarger County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilbarger County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilbarger County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-86% vs. current

Vernon

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-61% vs. current

Vernon

Importance: 0.60

11 species

0% vs. current

Hillcrest Country Club

in Vernon

Importance: 0.50

12 species

-8% vs. current

Oklaunion

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+175% vs. current

Tolbert

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+267% vs. current

Odell

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Harrold

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.63 obs.

Chlorion aerarium

Aphid Wasp

Very Common0.35 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Very Common0.33 obs.

Derobrachus hovorei

Very Common0.33 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common0.25 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Red Bee

Common0.19 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common0.19 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common0.19 obs.

No image

Cocculus carolinus

Carolina Moonseed

Common0.16 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common0.13 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 44 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 44 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilbarger County

-86% species diversity