Yankee Range

Ecosystem Overview

The Yankee Range ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in McMullen County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McMullen County nearby has 55% more documented species, Yankee Range offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 49 McMullen County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 49 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. McMullen County

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common0.89 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem Thorn

Very Common0.47 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Western Narrow-Mouthed Toad

Very Common0.35 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Very Common0.17 obs.

Sus scrofa

Pig

Very Common0.17 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Gulf Coast Toad

Common0.16 obs.

Passiflora tenuiloba

Common0.12 obs.

Cenchrus ciliaris

Buffelgrass

Common0.12 obs.

Croton dioicus

Rosval

Common0.12 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common0.12 obs.

Vachellia bravoensis

Common0.11 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Occasional0.09 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-Fronted Woodpecker

Occasional0.09 obs.

Vachellia rigidula

Blackbush

Occasional0.09 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark'S Tree Frog

Occasional0.08 obs.

Leptochloa pluriflora

Occasional0.08 obs.

Pediodectes grandis

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sida abutilifolia

Spreading Fanpetals

Rare0.07 obs.

Phyllanthus polygonoides

Rare0.07 obs.

Abutilon abutiloides

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McMullen County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McMullen County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-55% vs. current

McMullen Target Complex

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-34% vs. current

Dixie Range

Importance: 0.70

35 species

0% vs. current

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-56% vs. current

Calliham

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-56% vs. current

Aero Saylee Airport

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+218% vs. current

Clifton & Nora Wheeler Memorial Park

in Tilden

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+250% vs. current

Zella

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+289% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common0.89 obs.

Parkinsonia aculeata

Jerusalem Thorn

Very Common0.47 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Western Narrow-Mouthed Toad

Very Common0.35 obs.

Crotalus atrox

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Very Common0.17 obs.

Sus scrofa

Pig

Very Common0.17 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Gulf Coast Toad

Common0.16 obs.

Passiflora tenuiloba

Common0.12 obs.

Cenchrus ciliaris

Buffelgrass

Common0.12 obs.

Croton dioicus

Rosval

Common0.12 obs.

Justicia pilosella

Common0.12 obs.

Vachellia bravoensis

Common0.11 obs.

Icterus bullockii

Bullock'S Oriole

Occasional0.09 obs.

Melanerpes aurifrons

Golden-Fronted Woodpecker

Occasional0.09 obs.

Vachellia rigidula

Blackbush

Occasional0.09 obs.

Pseudacris clarkii

Clark'S Tree Frog

Occasional0.08 obs.

Leptochloa pluriflora

Occasional0.08 obs.

Pediodectes grandis

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sida abutilifolia

Spreading Fanpetals

Rare0.07 obs.

Phyllanthus polygonoides

Rare0.07 obs.

Abutilon abutiloides

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McMullen County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

McMullen County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-55% vs. current

McMullen Target Complex

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-34% vs. current

Dixie Range

Importance: 0.70

35 species

0% vs. current

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-56% vs. current

Calliham

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-56% vs. current

Aero Saylee Airport

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+218% vs. current

Clifton & Nora Wheeler Memorial Park

in Tilden

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+250% vs. current

Zella

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+289% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 49 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. McMullen County

-55% species diversity