Howardwick

Ecosystem Overview

The Howardwick ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Donley County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Donley County nearby has 74% more documented species, Howardwick offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 39 Donley County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 39 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Donley County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common1.48 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common1.02 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Very Common1.02 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Very Common0.68 obs.

Sander vitreus

Dory

Very Common0.46 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common0.34 obs.

Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis

Red River Pupfish

Common0.33 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Common0.29 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Common0.26 obs.

Neocurtilla hexadactyla

Northern Mole Cricket

Common0.26 obs.

Thyanta custator

Stink Bug

Common0.22 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional0.22 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional0.22 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional0.22 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.22 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional0.22 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Occasional0.22 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare0.22 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare0.22 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Rare0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Donley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Donley County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-74% vs. current

Hedley

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-41% vs. current

Clarendon

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+25% vs. current

Clarendon Country Club

in Howardwick

Importance: 0.60

20 species

0% vs. current

Clarendon

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+25% vs. current

Jericho

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-59% vs. current

Giles

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-43% vs. current

Rockledge

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-29% 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 Donley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Donley County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Donley County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-74% vs. current

Hedley

Importance: 0.70

34 species

-41% vs. current

Clarendon

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+25% vs. current

Clarendon Country Club

in Howardwick

Importance: 0.60

20 species

0% vs. current

Clarendon

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+25% vs. current

Jericho

Importance: 0.50

49 species

-59% vs. current

Giles

Importance: 0.50

35 species

-43% vs. current

Rockledge

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-29% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common1.48 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Very Common1.02 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Very Common1.02 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Very Common0.68 obs.

Sander vitreus

Dory

Very Common0.46 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common0.34 obs.

Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis

Red River Pupfish

Common0.33 obs.

Chordeiles minor

Common Nighthawk

Common0.29 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Common0.26 obs.

Neocurtilla hexadactyla

Northern Mole Cricket

Common0.26 obs.

Thyanta custator

Stink Bug

Common0.22 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional0.22 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional0.22 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional0.22 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.22 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional0.22 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Occasional0.22 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Rare0.22 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare0.22 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Rare0.22 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 39 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Donley County

-74% species diversity