Panhandle

Ecosystem Overview

The Panhandle ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Carson County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carson County nearby has 94% more documented species, Panhandle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 Carson County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Carson County

-94% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common1.03 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common0.06 obs.

Spea multiplicata

Mexican Spadefoot

Very Common0.06 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Very Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Carson County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-94% vs. current

Abell

Importance: 0.50

6 species

-17% vs. current

Panhandle

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Panhandle Country Club

in Panhandle

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Yarnall

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Lee

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Deal

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Country Sunset Rv Park

in Panhandle

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+150% 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 Carson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carson County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Carson County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-94% vs. current

Abell

Importance: 0.50

6 species

-17% vs. current

Panhandle

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Panhandle Country Club

in Panhandle

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Yarnall

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Lee

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Deal

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Country Sunset Rv Park

in Panhandle

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+150% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Carson County

-94% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common1.03 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common0.06 obs.

Spea multiplicata

Mexican Spadefoot

Very Common0.06 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Very Common0.04 obs.

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