Buffalo Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo Springs ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Lubbock County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 Lubbock County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Lubbock

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Argia funebris

Very Common11 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common4 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common4 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Common3 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Opsius stactogalus

Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Occasional2 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional2 obs.

Lineodes integra

Occasional2 obs.

Proctacanthella cacopiloga

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare2 obs.

Libellula comanche

Comanche Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 6

Importance: 0.35

86 species

+16% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Lake Ransom Canyon

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Slaton

Importance: 0.30

17 species

+488% 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 Lubbock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 6

Importance: 0.35

86 species

+16% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Lake Ransom Canyon

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Slaton

Importance: 0.30

17 species

+488% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Lubbock

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Argia funebris

Very Common11 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common4 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common4 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis gularis

Texas Spotted Whiptail

Common3 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Opsius stactogalus

Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Occasional2 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional2 obs.

Lineodes integra

Occasional2 obs.

Proctacanthella cacopiloga

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare2 obs.

Libellula comanche

Comanche Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Rare2 obs.

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