Horizon City

Ecosystem Overview

The Horizon City ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in El Paso County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While El Paso City nearby has 85% more documented species, Horizon City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 El Paso County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. El Paso City

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common10 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Very Common2 obs.

Aethecerinus latecinctus

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura barberi

Desert Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Very Common1 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Common1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Occasional1 obs.

Tidestromia lanuginosa

woolly tidestromia

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in El Paso County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-85% vs. current

El Paso County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-85% vs. current

Ascarate Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-37% vs. current

Ascarate Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+15% vs. current

Anthony

Importance: 0.30

10 species

+50% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+275% 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 El Paso County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in El Paso County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

El Paso City

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-85% vs. current

El Paso County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-85% vs. current

Ascarate Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-37% vs. current

Ascarate Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+15% vs. current

Anthony

Importance: 0.30

10 species

+50% vs. current

Socorro

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+275% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. El Paso City

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common10 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Very Common2 obs.

Aethecerinus latecinctus

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura barberi

Desert Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Asphondylia auripila

Very Common1 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Common1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Dimorphocarpa wislizenii

Occasional1 obs.

Tidestromia lanuginosa

woolly tidestromia

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional1 obs.

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