Grandfalls

Ecosystem Overview

The Grandfalls ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Ward County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ward County nearby has 84% more documented species, Grandfalls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 100 Ward County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Ward County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Epixiphium wislizeni

Very Common1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Very Common1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common1 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Very Common0.32 obs.

Menodora scabra

Rough Menodora

Common0.31 obs.

Macrodiplax balteata

Marl Pennant

Common0.1 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Common0.1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common0.1 obs.

Libellula composita

Bleached Skimmer

Common0.1 obs.

Eunota circumpicta

Common0.1 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Occasional0.1 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ward County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ward County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-84% vs. current

Pyote

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-28% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-7% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Roy Hurd Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% vs. current

Monahans

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+8% 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 Ward County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Epixiphium wislizeni

Very Common1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

Very Common1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common1 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia serpens

Matted Sandmat

Very Common0.32 obs.

Menodora scabra

Rough Menodora

Common0.31 obs.

Macrodiplax balteata

Marl Pennant

Common0.1 obs.

Cicindela ocellata

Common0.1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common0.1 obs.

Libellula composita

Bleached Skimmer

Common0.1 obs.

Eunota circumpicta

Common0.1 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Occasional0.1 obs.

Thamnosma texana

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ward County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ward County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-84% vs. current

Pyote

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-28% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-7% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Roy Hurd Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% vs. current

Monahans

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+8% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Ward County

-84% species diversity