Herd Ranch Airport (private)

Ecosystem Overview

The Herd Ranch Airport (private) ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Menard County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Menard County nearby has 64% more documented species, Herd Ranch Airport (private) offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #60 for species diversity among 100 Menard County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Menard County

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Very Common0.97 obs.

Rhus microphylla

Scrub Sumac

Very Common0.96 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Very Common0.96 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.33 obs.

Lepus californicus

Eselhase

Very Common0.18 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common0.13 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Common0.13 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Common0.12 obs.

Pseudomops septentrionalis

Pale-Bordered Field Cockroach

Common0.12 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.12 obs.

Macromia annulata

Bronzed River Cruiser

Common0.12 obs.

Pisaurina mira

Nursery Web Spider

Occasional0.11 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional0.08 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional0.08 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional0.07 obs.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Occasional0.07 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Rare0.07 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Rare0.07 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Menard County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Menard County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-64% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-31% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.60

37 species

-27% vs. current

Menard River Park

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-27% vs. current

Menard County Airport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-27% vs. current

Presidio De San Saba

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-27% vs. current

Hext

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-13% vs. current

Twentymile Crossing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-7% 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 Menard County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Menard County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Menard County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-64% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-31% vs. current

Menard

Importance: 0.60

37 species

-27% vs. current

Menard River Park

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-27% vs. current

Menard County Airport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-27% vs. current

Presidio De San Saba

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-27% vs. current

Hext

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-13% vs. current

Twentymile Crossing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-7% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Very Common0.97 obs.

Rhus microphylla

Scrub Sumac

Very Common0.96 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Quiller

Very Common0.96 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.33 obs.

Lepus californicus

Eselhase

Very Common0.18 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common0.13 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Common0.13 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Common0.12 obs.

Pseudomops septentrionalis

Pale-Bordered Field Cockroach

Common0.12 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.12 obs.

Macromia annulata

Bronzed River Cruiser

Common0.12 obs.

Pisaurina mira

Nursery Web Spider

Occasional0.11 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional0.08 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional0.08 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional0.07 obs.

Evolvulus nuttallianus

Occasional0.07 obs.

Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak

Rare0.07 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Rare0.07 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Rare0.07 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

#60

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#60 of 100 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Menard County

-64% species diversity