Falfurrias

Ecosystem Overview

The Falfurrias ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Brooks County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Brooks County, Falfurrias hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 85 Brooks County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 85 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Brooks County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common2 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem Thorn

Very Common1.39 obs.

Geomys personatus

Tuza De Texas

Very Common1.01 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common1 obs.

Diacrita costalis

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Common1 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Common1 obs.

Richardia tricocca

Common1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium austrinum

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchosia americana

Occasional0.99 obs.

Phlox glabriflora

Occasional0.99 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Occasional0.99 obs.

Dysdercus concinnus

Occasional0.97 obs.

Sternula antillarum

Least Tern

Rare0.96 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Rare0.95 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Rare0.95 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brooks County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooks County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Brooks County Airport

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Falfurrias

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

La Colonia Park

in Falfurrias

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Ed Rachal Memorial Golf Course

in Falfurrias

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

West Side Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Falfurrias Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Encino

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+281% 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 Brooks County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brooks County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooks County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Brooks County Airport

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Falfurrias

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

La Colonia Park

in Falfurrias

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Ed Rachal Memorial Golf Course

in Falfurrias

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

West Side Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Falfurrias Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Encino

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+281% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Justicia pilosella

Very Common2 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem Thorn

Very Common1.39 obs.

Geomys personatus

Tuza De Texas

Very Common1.01 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common1 obs.

Diacrita costalis

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Common1 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Common1 obs.

Richardia tricocca

Common1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium austrinum

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchosia americana

Occasional0.99 obs.

Phlox glabriflora

Occasional0.99 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Occasional0.99 obs.

Dysdercus concinnus

Occasional0.97 obs.

Sternula antillarum

Least Tern

Rare0.96 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Rare0.95 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Rare0.95 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 85 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Brooks County

+5% species diversity