Paducah

Ecosystem Overview

The Paducah ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Cottle County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cottle County nearby has 65% more documented species, Paducah offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Cottle County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Cottle County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Very Common4 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus scutellaris

Common2 obs.

Zelus renardii

Common1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Common1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Common1 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Avena fatua

wild oat

Occasional1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

vine-sorrel

Rare1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cottle County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cottle County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-65% 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

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cottle County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cottle County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-65% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Cottle County

-65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Very Common4 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus scutellaris

Common2 obs.

Zelus renardii

Common1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Common1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Common1 obs.

Bromus catharticus

Rescuegrass

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Avena fatua

wild oat

Occasional1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Cissus trifoliata

vine-sorrel

Rare1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Rare1 obs.

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