Vernon

Ecosystem Overview

The Vernon ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger County nearby has 65% more documented species, Vernon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 44 Wilbarger County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 44 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 44 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilbarger County

-65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1.2 obs.

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Cocculus carolinus

Carolina Moonseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Derobrachus hovorei

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Red Bee

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Common1 obs.

Chlorion aerarium

Aphid Wasp

Common1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common0.95 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional0.77 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin Sandmat

Occasional0.77 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.62 obs.

Chloris verticillata

Windmill Grass

Occasional0.39 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Occasional0.2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional0.2 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Rare0.19 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Rare0.15 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax Mallow

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilbarger County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilbarger County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-65% vs. current

Vernon

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+155% vs. current

Hillcrest Country Club

in Vernon

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+133% vs. current

Vernon City Park / Orbison Park

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+155% vs. current

Oklaunion

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+600% vs. current

Tolbert

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+833% vs. current

Odell

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Harrold

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2700% 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 Wilbarger County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wilbarger County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilbarger County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-65% vs. current

Vernon

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+155% vs. current

Hillcrest Country Club

in Vernon

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+133% vs. current

Vernon City Park / Orbison Park

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+155% vs. current

Oklaunion

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+600% vs. current

Tolbert

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+833% vs. current

Odell

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Harrold

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1.2 obs.

No image

Cocculus carolinus

Carolina Moonseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Derobrachus hovorei

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Red Bee

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Common1 obs.

Chlorion aerarium

Aphid Wasp

Common1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common0.95 obs.

Hoffmannseggia glauca

Indian Rush-Pea

Occasional0.77 obs.

Euphorbia albomarginata

Whitemargin Sandmat

Occasional0.77 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.62 obs.

Chloris verticillata

Windmill Grass

Occasional0.39 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Occasional0.2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional0.2 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Rare0.19 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Rare0.15 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax Mallow

Rare0.08 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 44 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 44 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilbarger County

-65% species diversity