Pyote

Ecosystem Overview

The Pyote ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Ward County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ward County nearby has 77% more documented species, Pyote offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 100 Ward 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Ward County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Bulia deducta

Very Common0.92 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Very Common0.11 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Very Common0.06 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.06 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common0.06 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.06 obs.

Erynnis funeralis

Funereal Duskywing

Common0.06 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common0.06 obs.

Verbena plicata

Fan-Leaf Vervain

Common0.06 obs.

Melipotis perpendicularis

Common0.06 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common0.06 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional0.06 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional0.05 obs.

Croton dioicus

Rosval

Occasional0.05 obs.

Baileya multiradiata

Desert-Marigold

Occasional0.05 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London Rocket

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ward County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ward County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-77% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+29% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+38% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Roy Hurd Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+38% vs. current

Monahans

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+38% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+38% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+50% 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 18 total documented species.

Bulia deducta

Very Common0.92 obs.

Hymenopappus flavescens

Very Common0.11 obs.

Phoebis agarithe

Large Orange Sulphur

Very Common0.06 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.06 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common0.06 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Common0.06 obs.

Erynnis funeralis

Funereal Duskywing

Common0.06 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common0.06 obs.

Verbena plicata

Fan-Leaf Vervain

Common0.06 obs.

Melipotis perpendicularis

Common0.06 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Common0.06 obs.

Parthenium confertum

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Occasional0.06 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Occasional0.05 obs.

Croton dioicus

Rosval

Occasional0.05 obs.

Baileya multiradiata

Desert-Marigold

Occasional0.05 obs.

Sisymbrium irio

London Rocket

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ward County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ward County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-77% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+29% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+38% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Roy Hurd Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+38% vs. current

Monahans

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+38% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+38% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+50% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Ward County

-77% species diversity