Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Cucurbita foetidissima
Buffalo Gourd
Very Common1.5 obs.
Asclepias viridiflora
Green Milkweed
Very Common1 obs.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartley County County, Texas
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.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Buffalo Gourd
Green Milkweed
Purple-Ground-Cherry
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Engelmann'S Milkweed
Gray Thistle
Winecup
Eastern Bluebird
Engelmann'S Daisy
Kansas Snakeroot
Chocolate-Flower
Low Nailwort
Cottonwood
White-Tailed Deer
Hoary Euphorbia
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The Lake Rita Blanca Park ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Hartley County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hartley County nearby has 58% more documented species, Lake Rita Blanca Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 Hartley County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.