Rita Blanca Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Rita Blanca Creek ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Hartley County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hartley County nearby has 49% more documented species, Rita Blanca Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 20 Hartley County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Hartley County

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4.2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Very Common0.92 obs.

Scaphiopus couchii

Couch'S Spadefoot

Very Common0.72 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common0.71 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common0.62 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.62 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common0.62 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common0.62 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Common0.61 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.6 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Common0.6 obs.

Eriogonum lachnogynum

Occasional0.6 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Common Comandra

Occasional0.6 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Occasional0.6 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Occasional0.6 obs.

Asclepias engelmanniana

Engelmann'S Milkweed

Occasional0.6 obs.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

Copper Globe-Mallow

Occasional0.6 obs.

Dalea tenuifolia

Rare0.6 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Rare0.6 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Rare0.54 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hartley County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-49% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Dalhart Municipal Airport

in Dalhart

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+30% vs. current

Lake Rita Blanca Park

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+22% vs. current

Twisted Elms Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+26% vs. current

Hartley

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+875% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Rita Blanca Creek

Importance: 0.40

32 species

+22% 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 Hartley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hartley County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-49% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Dalhart Municipal Airport

in Dalhart

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+30% vs. current

Lake Rita Blanca Park

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+22% vs. current

Twisted Elms Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

31 species

+26% vs. current

Hartley

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+875% vs. current

Channing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Rita Blanca Creek

Importance: 0.40

32 species

+22% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4.2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Very Common0.92 obs.

Scaphiopus couchii

Couch'S Spadefoot

Very Common0.72 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common0.71 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common0.62 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.62 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common0.62 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common0.62 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Common0.61 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.6 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Common0.6 obs.

Eriogonum lachnogynum

Occasional0.6 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Common Comandra

Occasional0.6 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Occasional0.6 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Occasional0.6 obs.

Asclepias engelmanniana

Engelmann'S Milkweed

Occasional0.6 obs.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

Copper Globe-Mallow

Occasional0.6 obs.

Dalea tenuifolia

Rare0.6 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Rare0.6 obs.

Berlandiera lyrata

Chocolate-Flower

Rare0.54 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Hartley County

-49% species diversity