Mertzon

Ecosystem Overview

The Mertzon ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Irion County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irion County nearby has 53% more documented species, Mertzon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 19 Irion County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Irion County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-Fronted Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Very Common1 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

American Pellitory

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-Ringed Dancer

Common1 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Common1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common1 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common1 obs.

Elymus virginicus

Rye Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas Nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Rare1 obs.

Passiflora tenuiloba

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irion County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-53% vs. current

Sherwood

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+3% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+3% vs. current

Barnhart

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+300% vs. current

Suggs

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Old Freitag Place

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-27% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

34 species

+6% 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 Irion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irion County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-53% vs. current

Sherwood

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+3% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+3% vs. current

Barnhart

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+300% vs. current

Suggs

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Old Freitag Place

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

49 species

-27% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

34 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-Fronted Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Very Common1 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

American Pellitory

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-Ringed Dancer

Common1 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Common1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Common1 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common1 obs.

Elymus virginicus

Rye Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Anartia jatrophae

White Peacock

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum triquetrum

Texas Nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Rare1 obs.

Passiflora tenuiloba

Rare1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Irion County

-53% species diversity