Mesquite

Ecosystem Overview

The Mesquite ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Texas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #88 for species diversity among 1361 Texas natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#88

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#88 of 1361 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common9 obs.

Medicago arabica

spotted medick

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common8 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common8 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common7 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common7 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common7 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional6 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional6 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional6 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional6 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Rare6 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Rare6 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% 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 Texas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Texas

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Austin

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

San Antonio

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Worth

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Amarillo

Importance: 0.56

86 species

+16% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#88

Regional Rank

Out of 1361 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#88 of 1361 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Texas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common9 obs.

Medicago arabica

spotted medick

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common8 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common8 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

eastern mistletoe

Common7 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common7 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common7 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional6 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional6 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional6 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Occasional6 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Rare6 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Rare6 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare6 obs.

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