Newman Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Newman Park ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Nolan County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nolan County nearby has 11% more documented species, Newman Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #89 for species diversity among 100 Nolan County County natural areas, placing it in the 11th 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

#89

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#89 of 100 locations

11th percentile for diversity

vs. Nolan County

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common5.57 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.57 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Palmer'S Pigweed

Very Common3.47 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2.37 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common1.85 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common1.85 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Common1.58 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Common1.48 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1.47 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Occasional1.47 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Occasional1.12 obs.

Ictidomys parvidens

Rio-Grande-Ziesel

Occasional1.12 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1.11 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1.05 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Rare1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nolan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Nolan County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-11% vs. current

Sweetwater

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-5% vs. current

Roscoe

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+268% vs. current

Sweetwater

Importance: 0.60

75 species

-7% vs. current

Lake Sweetwater Municipal Park

Importance: 0.60

64 species

+9% vs. current

Avenger Field

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+438% vs. current

Sweetwater Cemetery

in Sweetwater

Importance: 0.50

74 species

-5% vs. current

Sweetwater Country Club

in Sweetwater

Importance: 0.50

74 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 Nolan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nolan County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Nolan County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-11% vs. current

Sweetwater

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-5% vs. current

Roscoe

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+268% vs. current

Sweetwater

Importance: 0.60

75 species

-7% vs. current

Lake Sweetwater Municipal Park

Importance: 0.60

64 species

+9% vs. current

Avenger Field

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+438% vs. current

Sweetwater Cemetery

in Sweetwater

Importance: 0.50

74 species

-5% vs. current

Sweetwater Country Club

in Sweetwater

Importance: 0.50

74 species

-5% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common5.57 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.57 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Palmer'S Pigweed

Very Common3.47 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2.37 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common1.85 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common1.85 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Common1.58 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Common1.48 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1.47 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Occasional1.47 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Occasional1.12 obs.

Ictidomys parvidens

Rio-Grande-Ziesel

Occasional1.12 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1.11 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1.05 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Rare1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Rare1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Rare1 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

#89

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#89 of 100 locations

11th percentile for diversity

vs. Nolan County

-11% species diversity