Spring Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Spring Creek ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Irion County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Irion County nearby has 36% more documented species, Spring Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 19 Irion County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Irion County

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Very Common0.67 obs.

Euphorbia wrightii

Very Common0.67 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

Clipweed

Very Common0.67 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common0.66 obs.

Dalea aurea

Very Common0.57 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common0.57 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.57 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common0.57 obs.

Mentzelia oligosperma

Common0.57 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Common0.36 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Common0.31 obs.

Vicia ludoviciana

Louisiana Vetch

Occasional0.18 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional0.18 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Blunt Spurge

Occasional0.18 obs.

Avena fatua

Wild Oat

Occasional0.18 obs.

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Prosopis glandulosa

Mesquite

Occasional0.13 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional0.12 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Rare0.1 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Rare0.1 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irion County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-36% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+36% vs. current

Sherwood

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+40% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+40% vs. current

Barnhart

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+444% vs. current

Old Freitag Place

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Suggs

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

34 species

+44% 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 Irion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Irion County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Irion County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-36% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+36% vs. current

Sherwood

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+40% vs. current

Mertzon

Importance: 0.50

35 species

+40% vs. current

Barnhart

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+444% vs. current

Old Freitag Place

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Suggs

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Spring Creek

Importance: 0.40

34 species

+44% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Very Common0.67 obs.

Euphorbia wrightii

Very Common0.67 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

Clipweed

Very Common0.67 obs.

Melampodium leucanthum

Very Common0.66 obs.

Dalea aurea

Very Common0.57 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common0.57 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.57 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common0.57 obs.

Mentzelia oligosperma

Common0.57 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Common0.36 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Common0.31 obs.

Vicia ludoviciana

Louisiana Vetch

Occasional0.18 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Occasional0.18 obs.

Euphorbia spathulata

Blunt Spurge

Occasional0.18 obs.

Avena fatua

Wild Oat

Occasional0.18 obs.

No image

Prosopis glandulosa

Mesquite

Occasional0.13 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional0.12 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Rare0.1 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Rare0.1 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Rare0.05 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Irion County

-36% species diversity