Colorado City

Ecosystem Overview

The Colorado City ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Mitchell County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mitchell County nearby has 2% more documented species, Colorado City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 100 Mitchell County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Mitchell County

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Opuntia engelmannii

Cactus-Apple

Very Common4.27 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common4.12 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common3.9 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common3.04 obs.

Toxonprucha crudelis

Very Common2.71 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Common2.66 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common2.27 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2.23 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

Clipweed

Common2.19 obs.

Lebia viridis

Flower Lebia Beetle

Common2.05 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown Dung Beetle

Common2.05 obs.

Phacelia congesta

Blue-Curls

Occasional2 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cryptoglossa infausta

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia acerosa

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional2 obs.

Heterotheca angustifolia

Rare2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Bobwhite

Rare2 obs.

Epicauta nigritarsis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mitchell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mitchell County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-2% vs. current

Westbrook

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1014% vs. current

Loraine

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Lake Colorado City State Park

in Colorado City

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+1% vs. current

Colorado City

Importance: 0.60

74 species

+5% vs. current

Colorado City Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Ruddick Park

in Colorado City

Importance: 0.50

76 species

+3% vs. current

Mitchell County Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

75 species

+4% 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 Mitchell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mitchell County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mitchell County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-2% vs. current

Westbrook

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1014% vs. current

Loraine

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Lake Colorado City State Park

in Colorado City

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+1% vs. current

Colorado City

Importance: 0.60

74 species

+5% vs. current

Colorado City Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Ruddick Park

in Colorado City

Importance: 0.50

76 species

+3% vs. current

Mitchell County Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

75 species

+4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Opuntia engelmannii

Cactus-Apple

Very Common4.27 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common4.12 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Very Common3.9 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common3.04 obs.

Toxonprucha crudelis

Very Common2.71 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Common2.66 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common2.27 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2.23 obs.

Ephedra antisyphilitica

Clipweed

Common2.19 obs.

Lebia viridis

Flower Lebia Beetle

Common2.05 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown Dung Beetle

Common2.05 obs.

Phacelia congesta

Blue-Curls

Occasional2 obs.

Alternanthera pungens

Khakiweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cryptoglossa infausta

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia acerosa

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional2 obs.

Heterotheca angustifolia

Rare2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Bobwhite

Rare2 obs.

Epicauta nigritarsis

Rare2 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Mitchell County

-2% species diversity