Springtown

Ecosystem Overview

The Springtown ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Parker County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Weatherford nearby has 77% more documented species, Springtown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 Parker County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Weatherford

-77% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Very Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common1 obs.

Argemone albiflora

Common1 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common1 obs.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina anemone

Common1 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Green Poinsettia

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Elymus canadensis

Great Plains Wildrye

Rare1 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Rare1 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Dioecious Amaranth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Parker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Weatherford

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-77% vs. current

Parker County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lake Weatherford

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Sunshine Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+156% vs. current

Clear Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Aledo

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+77% vs. current

Willow Park

Importance: 0.25

100 species

-77% vs. current

Hudson Oaks

Importance: 0.25

43 species

-47% 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 Parker County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Parker County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Weatherford

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-77% vs. current

Parker County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lake Weatherford

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Sunshine Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+156% vs. current

Clear Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Aledo

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+77% vs. current

Willow Park

Importance: 0.25

100 species

-77% vs. current

Hudson Oaks

Importance: 0.25

43 species

-47% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Weatherford

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Very Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common1 obs.

Argemone albiflora

Common1 obs.

Verbena halei

Texas vervain

Common1 obs.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina anemone

Common1 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Green Poinsettia

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Elymus canadensis

Great Plains Wildrye

Rare1 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Rare1 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Dioecious Amaranth

Rare1 obs.

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