Thorntonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Thorntonville ecosystem supports 14 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 82% more documented species, Thorntonville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 100 Ward County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Ward County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Oenothera cinerea

Woolly Beeblossom

Very Common0.41 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.41 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Very Common0.41 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Very Common0.41 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem Thorn

Very Common0.37 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Common0.36 obs.

Peganum harmala

Harmal Peganum

Common0.33 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Common0.17 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Common0.16 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common0.16 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.16 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

Desert-Willow

Occasional0.14 obs.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Occasional0.14 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ward County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ward County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Pyote

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+8% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Roy Hurd Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+8% vs. current

Monahans

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+8% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+8% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+17% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ward County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ward County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Pyote

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+8% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Roy Hurd Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+8% vs. current

Monahans

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+8% vs. current

Thorntonville

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+8% vs. current

Grandfalls

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+17% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Oenothera cinerea

Woolly Beeblossom

Very Common0.41 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common0.41 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Very Common0.41 obs.

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy

Very Common0.41 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem Thorn

Very Common0.37 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Common0.36 obs.

Peganum harmala

Harmal Peganum

Common0.33 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Common0.17 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Common0.16 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common0.16 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.16 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

Desert-Willow

Occasional0.14 obs.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Occasional0.14 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.03 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Ward County

-82% species diversity