Marfa

Ecosystem Overview

The Marfa ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Presidio 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. Compared to nearby Presidio, Marfa hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Presidio County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Presidio

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

copper globe-mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Olios giganteus

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Salvia greggii

San Antone-oregano

Occasional1 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Occasional1 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon fendleri

Occasional1 obs.

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese pistache

Rare1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Presidio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Presidio County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-78% 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 Presidio County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Presidio County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Presidio County

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-78% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Presidio

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Sphaeralcea angustifolia

copper globe-mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Very Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Olios giganteus

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Salvia greggii

San Antone-oregano

Occasional1 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Occasional1 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon fendleri

Occasional1 obs.

Pistacia chinensis

Chinese pistache

Rare1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

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