Rotan

Ecosystem Overview

The Rotan ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Fisher County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fisher County nearby has 87% more documented species, Rotan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 59 Fisher County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 59 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Fisher County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Very Common2.82 obs.

Daucus pusillus

Southwest Wild Carrot

Very Common1.39 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Palmer'S Pigweed

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Very Common1 obs.

Lepidium austrinum

Common0.69 obs.

Delphinium carolinianum

Carolina Larkspur

Common0.68 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common0.52 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Common0.1 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Common0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fisher County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fisher County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Roby

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Sylvester

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-37% vs. current

McCaulley

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-29% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Rotan Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

10 species

0% vs. current

Rotan Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

10 species

0% vs. current

Pledger

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+11% 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 Fisher County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fisher County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fisher County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Roby

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Sylvester

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-37% vs. current

McCaulley

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-29% vs. current

Hobbs

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Rotan Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

10 species

0% vs. current

Rotan Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

10 species

0% vs. current

Pledger

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+11% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 59 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Fisher County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Very Common2.82 obs.

Daucus pusillus

Southwest Wild Carrot

Very Common1.39 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1 obs.

Amaranthus palmeri

Palmer'S Pigweed

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera curtiflora

Velvetweed

Very Common1 obs.

Lepidium austrinum

Common0.69 obs.

Delphinium carolinianum

Carolina Larkspur

Common0.68 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common0.52 obs.

Physalis cinerascens

Common0.1 obs.

Yucca campestris

Plains Yucca

Common0.1 obs.

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