Salt Fork Red River

Ecosystem Overview

The Salt Fork Red River ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Collingsworth County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Collingsworth County nearby has 49% more documented species, Salt Fork Red River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 15 Collingsworth County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 15 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Collingsworth County

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Vitis acerifolia

Bush Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Very Common1 obs.

Fundulus zebrinus

Plains Killifish

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia stictospora

Common0.99 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common0.99 obs.

Physaria gordonii

Gordon'S Bladderpod

Common0.99 obs.

Cryptantha minima

Tiny Cryptantha

Common0.99 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Common0.99 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Common0.99 obs.

Chloris cucullata

Hooded Windmill Grass

Occasional0.99 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional0.99 obs.

Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis

Red River Pupfish

Occasional0.98 obs.

Acrolophus popeanella

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

Occasional0.96 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional0.96 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Occasional0.96 obs.

Oxalis corniculata

Wood Sorrel

Rare0.96 obs.

Eleodes tricostata

Rare0.96 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted Hedgeparsley

Rare0.96 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collingsworth County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collingsworth County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-49% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+375% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+375% vs. current

Marian Airpark

in Wellington

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+375% vs. current

Fairview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+375% vs. current

Samnorwood

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+443% vs. current

Lutie

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Buck Creek

Importance: 0.40

35 species

+9% 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 Collingsworth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Collingsworth County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Collingsworth County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-49% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+375% vs. current

Wellington

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+375% vs. current

Marian Airpark

in Wellington

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+375% vs. current

Fairview Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+375% vs. current

Samnorwood

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+443% vs. current

Lutie

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Buck Creek

Importance: 0.40

35 species

+9% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Vitis acerifolia

Bush Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Very Common1 obs.

Fundulus zebrinus

Plains Killifish

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia stictospora

Common0.99 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Common0.99 obs.

Physaria gordonii

Gordon'S Bladderpod

Common0.99 obs.

Cryptantha minima

Tiny Cryptantha

Common0.99 obs.

Medicago minima

Little Bur-Clover

Common0.99 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Common0.99 obs.

Chloris cucullata

Hooded Windmill Grass

Occasional0.99 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional0.99 obs.

Cyprinodon rubrofluviatilis

Red River Pupfish

Occasional0.98 obs.

Acrolophus popeanella

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

Occasional0.96 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional0.96 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Occasional0.96 obs.

Oxalis corniculata

Wood Sorrel

Rare0.96 obs.

Eleodes tricostata

Rare0.96 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted Hedgeparsley

Rare0.96 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 15 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Collingsworth County

-49% species diversity