Paducah

Ecosystem Overview

The Paducah ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Cottle County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cottle County nearby has 51% more documented species, Paducah offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 82 Cottle County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 82 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 82 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Cottle County

-51% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Very Common4 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus scutellaris

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Common2 obs.

Plantago wrightiana

Wright'S Plantain

Common1.19 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common1.19 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Common1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant Reed

Common1 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

Giant Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

White-Margined Burrower Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cottle County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cottle County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-51% vs. current

Matador Wildlife Management Area

in Paducah

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-51% vs. current

Paducah

Importance: 0.60

39 species

0% vs. current

Dunlap

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-19% vs. current

Garden Of Memories

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Dan E Richards Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Cottle County Courthouse Historic District

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Paducah Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+5% 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 Cottle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cottle County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cottle County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-51% vs. current

Matador Wildlife Management Area

in Paducah

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-51% vs. current

Paducah

Importance: 0.60

39 species

0% vs. current

Dunlap

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-19% vs. current

Garden Of Memories

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Dan E Richards Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Cottle County Courthouse Historic District

Importance: 0.50

39 species

0% vs. current

Paducah Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+5% 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 82 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 82 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Cottle County

-51% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Very Common4 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus scutellaris

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Common2 obs.

Plantago wrightiana

Wright'S Plantain

Common1.19 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common1.19 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Common1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant Reed

Common1 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

Giant Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

White-Margined Burrower Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Rare1 obs.

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