Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge Nature Reserve

Ecosystem Overview

The Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge Nature Reserve ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Hemphill County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hemphill County nearby has 9% more documented species, Canadian River Historic Wagon Bridge Nature Reserve offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 48 Hemphill County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 48 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Hemphill County

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

Hairy Thorn-Apple

Very Common2.98 obs.

Bromus japonicus

Japanese Brome

Very Common1.98 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common1.63 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common1.05 obs.

Vitis acerifolia

Bush Grape

Very Common1.04 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1.03 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common0.99 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common0.99 obs.

Plantago rhodosperma

Common0.99 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common0.98 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.93 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Occasional0.77 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional0.77 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional0.77 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Occasional0.77 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional0.75 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Occasional0.74 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Rare0.74 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Rare0.74 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare0.73 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hemphill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hemphill County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-9% vs. current

Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.70

73 species

0% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.60

56 species

+30% vs. current

Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

74 species

-1% vs. current

Canadian Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

70 species

+4% vs. current

Hemphill County Airport

Importance: 0.50

55 species

+33% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+170% 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 Hemphill County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hemphill County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hemphill County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-9% vs. current

Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.70

73 species

0% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.60

56 species

+30% vs. current

Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

74 species

-1% vs. current

Canadian Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

70 species

+4% vs. current

Hemphill County Airport

Importance: 0.50

55 species

+33% vs. current

Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+170% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

Hairy Thorn-Apple

Very Common2.98 obs.

Bromus japonicus

Japanese Brome

Very Common1.98 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common1.63 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common1.05 obs.

Vitis acerifolia

Bush Grape

Very Common1.04 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1.03 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common0.99 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common0.99 obs.

Plantago rhodosperma

Common0.99 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common0.98 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.93 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Occasional0.77 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional0.77 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional0.77 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Occasional0.77 obs.

Xanthisma spinulosum

Spiny Ironplant

Occasional0.75 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Occasional0.74 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Rare0.74 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Rare0.74 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare0.73 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

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 48 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Hemphill County

-9% species diversity