Childress Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Childress ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Childress County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Childress County nearby has 8% more documented species, Childress offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 26 Childress County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 26 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Childress County

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

Hoary Golden-Aster

Common1 obs.

Narraga fimetaria

Common1 obs.

Metaparia opacicollis

Common1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional1 obs.

Epicauta albida

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Occasional1 obs.

Polymerus basalis

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Rare0.73 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+294%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Childress County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Childress County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-8% vs. current

Childress

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+253% vs. current

Childress Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+6600% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Heterotheca canescens

Hoary Golden-Aster

Common1 obs.

Narraga fimetaria

Common1 obs.

Metaparia opacicollis

Common1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional1 obs.

Epicauta albida

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Occasional1 obs.

Polymerus basalis

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Rare0.73 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+294%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Childress County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Childress County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-8% vs. current

Childress

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+253% vs. current

Childress Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+6600% vs. current

8 species

+738% vs. current

Smithdale

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+857% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Loco

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3250% vs. current

Buck Creek

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+168% 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 Childress County County.

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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 26 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Childress County

-8% species diversity