Spring Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Spring Creek ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Irion 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 Irion County nearby has 55% more documented species, Spring Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 19 Irion County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 19 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Irion County

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Very Common0.8 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Very Common0.42 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common0.39 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.22 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common0.2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common0.2 obs.

Aceria cephaloneus

Common0.2 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Common0.2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.2 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas Nightshade

Common0.2 obs.

Passiflora tenuiloba

Occasional0.2 obs.

Elymus virginicus

Rye Grass

Occasional0.2 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Occasional0.19 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Venushair

Occasional0.19 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.19 obs.

Kricogonia lyside

Lyside Sulphur

Occasional0.19 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Rare0.19 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Rare0.19 obs.

Tropidosteptes quercicola

Rare0.19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irion County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-55% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-6% vs. current

Sherwood

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-3% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-3% vs. current

Barnhart

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+278% vs. current

Old Freitag Place

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Suggs

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-31% 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 Irion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irion County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-55% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-6% vs. current

Sherwood

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-3% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-3% vs. current

Barnhart

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+278% vs. current

Old Freitag Place

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Suggs

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-31% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Very Common0.8 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Very Common0.42 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common0.39 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common0.22 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common0.2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common0.2 obs.

Aceria cephaloneus

Common0.2 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Common0.2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.2 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas Nightshade

Common0.2 obs.

Passiflora tenuiloba

Occasional0.2 obs.

Elymus virginicus

Rye Grass

Occasional0.2 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Occasional0.19 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Venushair

Occasional0.19 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.19 obs.

Kricogonia lyside

Lyside Sulphur

Occasional0.19 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Rare0.19 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Rare0.19 obs.

Tropidosteptes quercicola

Rare0.19 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 19 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Irion County

-55% species diversity