Clifton & Nora Wheeler Memorial Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Clifton & Nora Wheeler Memorial Park ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in McMullen County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McMullen County nearby has 87% more documented species, Clifton & Nora Wheeler Memorial Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 49 McMullen County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 49 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. McMullen County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Very Common0.96 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Very Common0.93 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common0.51 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Very Common0.51 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common0.37 obs.

Vachellia rigidula

Blackbush

Common0.3 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Common0.29 obs.

Senegalia berlandieri

Berlandier Acacia

Common0.29 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

Zizotes Milkweed

Common0.28 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Common0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McMullen County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McMullen County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

McMullen Target Complex

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-81% vs. current

Dixie Range

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-71% vs. current

Yankee Range

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-71% vs. current

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-87% vs. current

Calliham

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% vs. current

Aero Saylee Airport

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Zella

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+11% 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 McMullen County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McMullen County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McMullen County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-87% vs. current

McMullen Target Complex

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-81% vs. current

Dixie Range

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-71% vs. current

Yankee Range

Importance: 0.70

35 species

-71% vs. current

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-87% vs. current

Calliham

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-87% vs. current

Aero Saylee Airport

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Zella

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+11% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Very Common0.96 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Very Common0.93 obs.

Rhynchosida physocalyx

Very Common0.51 obs.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Egyptian Grass

Very Common0.51 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common0.37 obs.

Vachellia rigidula

Blackbush

Common0.3 obs.

Eysenhardtia texana

Common0.29 obs.

Senegalia berlandieri

Berlandier Acacia

Common0.29 obs.

Asclepias oenotheroides

Zizotes Milkweed

Common0.28 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Common0.12 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 49 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. McMullen County

-87% species diversity