Slaton

Ecosystem Overview

The Slaton ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Lubbock County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lubbock nearby has 83% more documented species, Slaton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 13 Lubbock County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Lubbock

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Very Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas stork's-bill

Very Common1 obs.

bristly nama

Occasional1 obs.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-83% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 6

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-80% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+21% vs. current

Lake Ransom Canyon

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+70% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-83% vs. current

Shallowater

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+750% 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 Lubbock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lubbock County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lubbock

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-83% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 6

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-80% vs. current

Buffalo Springs Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+21% vs. current

Lake Ransom Canyon

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+70% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 2

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Canyon Lake No 3

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Lubbock County

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-83% vs. current

Shallowater

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+750% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 13 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Lubbock

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Geomys bursarius

plains pocket gopher

Very Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.

Erodium texanum

Texas stork's-bill

Very Common1 obs.

bristly nama

Occasional1 obs.

Thelesperma megapotamicum

Occasional1 obs.

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